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Adam Webster Transfer

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Will Adam Webster join West Ham? The News, Portsmouth briefly reports interest from West Ham and Sheffield United, but gives no detail of a West Ham approach or bid.

Webster has left Brighton and is working back from a knee injury. Portsmouth have discussed only the possibility of him training there, with no concrete plan.

No-Guff Summary

  • The link: The News, Portsmouth says West Ham and Sheffield United are interested in Webster, without identifying the source of that claim or describing contact with either club.
  • His position: Webster has left Brighton and is recovering from a knee injury that kept him out last season.
  • Portsmouth: Its manager would consider letting Webster train with the club, but says there is no concrete plan. That is separate from a West Ham move.
Development Updated

West Ham named in brief Adam Webster interest report

West Ham have been mentioned in a report of interest in Adam Webster, but there is little to go on yet. The News, Portsmouth briefly names West Ham and Sheffield United as interested clubs without identifying the source of that claim or describing an approach or bid.

Webster left Brighton in the summer and is recovering from a knee injury that kept him out last season, The News reports. Portsmouth manager John Mousinho said he would consider letting the defender train with his former club, but that there is nothing concrete in place. That possible training spell is no sign of what West Ham will do.

Sources

  • The News, Portsmouth (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Portsmouth manager John Mousinho is open to Adam Webster training with Portsmouth as he recovers from injury, while saying there are no concrete plans; it also reports interest from West Ham and Sheffield United.