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Dylan Lawlor Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Dylan Lawlor join West Ham? The interest has not gone away, but the latest account cuts across earlier talk of discussions advancing.

Read West Ham reports there has been no fresh approach, formal offer or progress with Cardiff City or Lawlor’s representatives.

No-Guff Summary

  • No fresh move reported: Read West Ham says West Ham have not made a new approach, submitted a formal offer or progressed talks with Cardiff or Lawlor’s representatives.
  • Breakthrough disputed: WalesOnline, as cited by Read West Ham, says senior Cardiff sources dismiss claims of a recent breakthrough.
  • Interest remains: Read West Ham still reports West Ham’s interest in the 20-year-old centre-back, while Cardiff want to keep him and his contract runs until 2028.
Development

ExWHUEmployee reports continuing Lawlor discussions

ExWHUEmployee reports via The West Ham Way that West Ham remain strongly interested in Dylan Lawlor and are continuing discussions with Cardiff City over the centre-back.

This is the first supplied report to describe talks between the clubs, moving the story on from the earlier interest-only link. It does not say West Ham have made a bid, reached an agreement or completed a deal.

Sources

  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Reports an ExWHUEmployee update on West Ham’s reported interest in multiple defensive targets and potential loan deals.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering Cardiff City centre-back Dylan Lawlor as an alternative to Axel Disasi, with talks and a possible £20 million valuation mentioned.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have held positive talks and stepped up efforts to sign Cardiff defender Dylan Lawlor, while noting that a deal remains some way from being reached.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are continuing discussions with Cardiff City over Dylan Lawlor, with Cardiff-side sources said to view the talks positively while hoping other clubs also make offers.