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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

West Ham linked as Ballard reportedly keen on move

West Ham are reportedly interested in Leyton Orient striker Dom Ballard, and the player is said to like the idea of a move to the London Stadium.

West Ham Zone reports the club's interest. The Daily Mail, as cited by the outlet, says the move particularly appeals to Ballard and that Werder Bremen are also interested. West Ham Zone credits the 21-year-old with 23 goals and four league assists last season.

No contact with Leyton Orient, talks, bid or agreement have been reported. For now, West Ham have been named as an interested club and Ballard is said to be receptive.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are interested in Leyton Orient striker Dom Ballard and that a move to the club is particularly appealing to him.
  • Daily Mail (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Ballard has his sights set on a move to West Ham and is also attracting interest from Werder Bremen.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that reported West Ham interest in Dom Ballard raises questions about the club's summer transfer strategy and whether further striker recruitment would be needed.