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James Tavernier Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will James Tavernier join West Ham? Perhaps, but the link still rests on one TEAMtalk claim relayed by West Ham Zone and Claret&Hugh.

TEAMtalk says West Ham have held conversations over the free agent, with any move dependent on Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaving. No bid or agreement is reported, while West Ham Zone describes Charlotte FC as the frontrunners among several interested clubs.

No-Guff Summary

  • What is reported: TEAMtalk, relayed by West Ham Zone and Claret&Hugh, says West Ham have held conversations over Tavernier.
  • The condition: Any move is said to depend on Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaving. No bid or agreement is reported.
  • The competition: West Ham Zone describes Charlotte FC as the frontrunners, with several other clubs also interested.
Development

West Ham linked with Tavernier after reported conversations

A second West Ham outlet has repeated the same James Tavernier claim, with no bid or agreement reported. Claret&Hugh, citing TEAMtalk, says West Ham have held conversations over the former Rangers right-back. West Ham Zone had already carried the TEAMtalk claim.

Claret&Hugh describes the 34-year-old as a free agent after leaving Rangers. The report says West Ham's interest depends on Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaving. Neither account reports a medical or completed move.

West Ham Zone describes Charlotte FC as the frontrunners, with several other clubs also said to be interested.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that James Tavernier could replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka at West Ham if the defender leaves, and reports that TEAMtalk has linked the free agent with conversations at the club.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have held conversations over James Tavernier as a potential replacement for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with the interest conditional on Wan-Bissaka leaving.