Boss opens up and gives West Ham board green light to sign proven Premier League star

Steven Bergwijn has been linked with a move to West Ham United from Ajax in the January transfer window.

Bergwijn already has Premier League experience having spent two years at Tottenham between 2020 and 2022. However, things didn’t work out for the Dutch star in North London and decided to move to Ajax to resurrect his career.

The Hammers desperately need more cover across the front-line, with Mohammed Kudus, Said Benrahma and Maxwel Cornet all potentially AFCON bound at the end of this year.

And that has led to speculation in the media that a move for Bergwijn could be on the cards for the WEST HAM board having already signed Mohammed Kudus from the Dutch giants in the summer

Now Ajax boss John van ‘t Schip responded directly when asked whether Bergwijn could join West Ham this winter, as quoted by Football Oranje:

“I haven’t heard anything about it. It’s probably the case. But when it really becomes concrete, I will hear about it. I assume that Steven will stay with us, certainly until the end of the season. And if a huge offer comes in, you know how it works. But I would prefer if he stays.”

Speaking about the West Ham rumours, Bergwijn has not ruled a move out in January and stated: “you can never rule out anything.”

Speaking to ESPN Netherlands, the Ajax star said via Fabrizio Romano: “You should ask my agent. “Leaving Ajax in January? In football, you can never rule out anything.”

“But I am happy here, I have my children and family here.”

Should West Ham sign Bergwijn?

Look, the man is a very good footballer that could make an impact at WEST HAM– he has done a decent job at Ajax and for the right money – could be a solid enough signing.

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