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Dael Fry Transfer

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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

West Ham-Fry negotiations reportedly progress

Negotiations between West Ham and Dael Fry are progressing towards an agreement, according to SportsBoom as cited by West Ham World. West Ham World says the club are closing in on the Middlesbrough defender, whose contract is due to expire at the end of June.

Middlesbrough are also negotiating fresh terms with Fry. SportsBoom says he could still remain at his boyhood club, where he is reportedly seeking to become one of the highest-paid players.

Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Sheffield United are also reported to be interested. The latest account advances West Ham's reported agent contact to negotiations, but no completed agreement has been reported.

Sources

  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are progressing towards a possible deal for Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry, while noting interest from other Championship clubs and the possibility that he could stay at Middlesbrough.
  • SportsBoom (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham lead the chase for Dael Fry and that negotiations over a potential move are progressing, although the defender could remain at Middlesbrough.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone reports that West Ham remain interested in Dael Fry as his Middlesbrough contract approaches expiry, while Middlesbrough contract talks are said to face an administrative obstacle.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Dael Fry’s expiring Middlesbrough contract could offer West Ham an experienced free-transfer solution for their Championship rebuild, while noting that reported interest has not resulted in an agreement.