Fans of West Ham United have been reacting to a transfer report on the Hammers’ interest in Atletico Madrid’s Hector Herrera.
According to the Independent, the 30-year-old midfielder was one of the Irons’ ‘primary targets’ in the January transfer window, however, the player is being monitored by ‘a number of Premier League clubs’, with fans offering their reactions.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera is being monitored by a number of PL clubs, with the Mexican set to leave when the transfer window reopens.
The 30 year-old was one of West Ham’s primary targets in the January transfer window.
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— West Ham News (@WHUFC_News) April 30, 2020
Not gonna happen.
— David Clerihew (@DavidClerihew) May 1, 2020
Just what we need another player collection their final big pay packet no thanks ?
— peterboroughiron (@peterboroughir2) May 1, 2020
wE’Re gOnNa SiGn SoMe YoUnG pLaYeRs
— LC (@westhamny) April 30, 2020
Would you be happy if West Ham signed Hector Herrera from Atletico Madrid?No, he's too old for us
Yes, would add depth
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The report also stated that while the Mexican remained in Madrid in January to ‘see how his first-team opportunities developed’, the Hammers remain interested in Herrera.
However, when the report was shared to social media (via @whufc_news & @westhamtransfers), fans did not seem so keen on the possible signing.
Thought we going young players
— Dale Smith (@DaleSmith1979) May 1, 2020
He’s 30 though
— Will? (@willsimpson33) May 1, 2020
What for…a stadium tour ?
— Russell Kirby (@rustyk1971) May 1, 2020
What do we think?
As can be seen in the responses from West Ham supporters, they are not keen on the idea of signing the 30-year-old middleman, with many touting his age to be the reason.
However, perhaps West Ham fans should not be so quick to dismiss Herrera, as a 6.85/10 average rating over 14 La Liga appearances this season (per WhoScored) would suggest that the 30-year-old certainly has talent.