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incoming transfers

Connor Barron Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Connor Barron join West Ham? They are reported to be interested, with recruitment director Nils Koppen already familiar with the Rangers midfielder.

Nothing supplied describes contact with Rangers, talks or a bid, while Bologna are reported to have made an approach.

No-Guff Summary

  • The West Ham link: West Ham are reported to be interested in Barron, whom Nils Koppen previously signed for Rangers.
  • The actual movement: Bologna are said to have approached Rangers. No equivalent West Ham step is reported.
  • The selling club: Rangers are reported to be reluctant to lose the midfielder.
Development

West Ham linked with move for Connor Barron

West Ham remain interested in Connor Barron, but the latest account adds familiarity rather than movement towards a deal.

Claret&Hugh, relaying a OneFootball post, says recruitment director Nils Koppen has identified the Rangers midfielder after previously signing him for the Scottish club. Rangers are again reported to be reluctant to sell.

There is still no reported West Ham contact with Rangers, talks or bid.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are interested in Rangers midfielder Connor Barron as a possible replacement for Mateus Fernandes, with Bologna also pursuing the player and Rangers reluctant to sell.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham’s interest in Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, linking the story to Nils Koppen’s previous work at Rangers, while noting that no further development is reported on the Gustavo Sá speculation.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering a move for Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, while Bologna have reportedly made an approach and Hayters attributes the interest to Nils Koppen's previous knowledge of the player.