West Ham United weighing up Morgan Whittaker move

West Ham United will look to sign 25-year-old English winger Morgan Whittaker from fellow EFL Championship club Middlesbrough this summer.

According to a report by talkSPORT, Morgan Whittaker will be the subject of intense battle for his signature midway through the ongoing transfer window. West Ham United, eager to sign a winger ahead of the 2026/27 season begins, are pushing to seal a deal before their EFL Championship campaign kicks off on August 16.

However, a summer deal will not be straightforward, as per talkSPORT, Middlesbrough are “keen to retain Whittaker’s services” beyond the summer transfer window. However, the report has added that the Boro will “struggle” to convince the Englishman to remain at the Riverside Stadium for another season.

Morgan Whittaker and his career so far

Morgan Whittaker has been among the most promising prospects in the lower divisions of English football throughout his professional career thus far. Born in Derby, the 25-year-old spent his formative years in his hometown and graduated from the youth division at Derby County. Since then, he has represented Swansea City, Lincoln City, Plymouth Argyle, and Middlesbrough.

The English winger’s spell with Middlesbrough has been promising, and he has made over 50 appearances thus far while chipping in with 14 goals and eight assists. Meanwhile, Whittaker’s progress has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, including West Ham United.

London calling?

Morgan Whittaker has been on West Ham United’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as they need a long-term replacement for Crysencio Summerville, who has joined Al-Hilal in a big-money deal this summer. So, the Hammers need more quality on the flanks, prompting them to return to the market.

Several wide attackers, including Simon Adingra, have thus emerged on West Ham’s wishlist, with Whittaker also a viable target. While the Englishman needs to improve his productivity, his output for Middlesbrough (8 goals and 14 assists) makes him a promising prospect for the East London club.

However, the talkSPORT report has not revealed any specifics on the asking price or wage demands, meaning protracted talks could be on the cards. With Middlesbrough intent on keeping the English winger at the Riverside Stadium, they must focus on convincing the player of their promotion prospects for the upcoming campaign.

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