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Dom Ballard Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Dom Ballard join West Ham? Leyton Orient reportedly want £5 million for the striker. West Ham are still credited with monitoring him, and Ballard is said to favour a move to the London Stadium, but no contact or offer from the Hammers is reported.

Bristol City have reportedly had an opening bid rejected. Swansea City and Werder Bremen are also linked.

No-Guff Summary

  • Leyton Orient reportedly want £5 million: Football League World says the club have set their price for Ballard.
  • Bristol City’s opening bid was rejected: They are the only suitor reported to have made an offer.
  • West Ham remain at the interest stage: No contact with Leyton Orient or bid from the Hammers is reported.
Development

Bristol City and Swansea join reported Ballard race

Bristol City and Swansea City are now reported to be competing with West Ham and Werder Bremen for Dom Ballard. The72, citing the Daily Mail for the interest, names all three clubs as rivals for the Leyton Orient striker.

The Daily Mail says West Ham are considering a bid. Considering one is not the same as making one, and no contact with Leyton Orient, talks or agreement are reported.

The72 credits Ballard with 23 goals and five assists in 45 appearances last season. That record explains the company, but the available account still describes a list of interested clubs rather than a deal taking shape.

Sources

  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering a move for Leyton Orient striker Dom Ballard, with Bristol City, Swansea City and Werder Bremen also linked.
  • Daily Mail (opens in a new tab) — Claims that Ballard is on West Ham's radar and that the club is considering a bid, while identifying competition from other clubs.