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Dael Fry Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Dael Fry join West Ham? SportsBoom claims negotiations between West Ham and the Middlesbrough defender are progressing towards an agreement, after ExWHUEmployee reported contact with his agent. Fry's contract was reported to expire at the end of June, while Middlesbrough were also negotiating fresh terms. The supplied reporting does not establish whether he has since renewed or become a free agent.

Charlton, Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Sheffield United are also linked. No completed agreement with West Ham has been reported.

No-Guff Summary

  • The reported progression: SportsBoom claims negotiations between West Ham and Fry are moving towards an agreement.
  • Contract status unresolved: Fry's Middlesbrough deal was reported to expire at the end of June. The supplied reporting does not confirm a renewal or that he is now a free agent.
  • The competition: Charlton, Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Sheffield United are also linked.
  • What is missing: No completed agreement with West Ham has been reported.
Development

Burnley monitor Fry as Blackburn interest expected

Burnley are monitoring Dael Fry and Blackburn Rovers are expected to register interest, according to West Ham Blog. That adds two possible rivals to West Ham's reported pursuit of the Middlesbrough defender.

The outlet says Fry's contract expires at the end of June. Middlesbrough have reportedly held several rounds of renewal talks with their captain without reaching an agreement.

Burnley's monitoring and Blackburn's expected interest are not bids or negotiations. No transfer agreement involving any of the clubs has been reported.

Sources

  • West Ham Blog (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have identified Middlesbrough captain Dael Fry as a leading defensive target, with his contract reportedly nearing expiry and rival interest from Burnley and Blackburn Rovers.