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Dom Ballard Transfer

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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 make reported Ballard bid

Bristol City have made a bid for Dom Ballard, according to Alan Nixon as relayed by The72. That moves one of West Ham's reported rivals beyond interest in the Leyton Orient striker.

West Ham and Swansea City remain linked in the same account. No contact or bid from West Ham is reported.

Sources

  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — The72 relays Alan Nixon reporting that Bristol City have bid for Leyton Orient striker Dom Ballard, who has also been linked with West Ham and Swansea City.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham's pursuit of Dom Ballard has been delayed by the wait for Nils Koppen's appointment, with Bristol City reportedly leading the race for the striker.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Argues that reported delays in West Ham’s pursuit of Dom Ballard could leave the club exposed in the striker market while Bristol City pursue the Leyton Orient forward.