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Solly March Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Solly March join West Ham? Claret&Hugh relays an unlinked hammers.news report that the club have ruled out a free transfer because of concerns about his injury record.

That would settle the possible move, but the reported decision has not been independently established.

No-Guff Summary

  • The latest claim: Claret&Hugh says hammers.news reported that West Ham have ruled out signing March on a free transfer.
  • Why: The report cites concerns about his injury record. Claret&Hugh supplies no link to the original account or independent confirmation.
  • Earlier link: The West Ham Way had said the club could move for the unattached former Brighton winger, with no contact, talks or offer reported.
Development Updated

West Ham reported to have ruled out Solly March move

West Ham have reportedly ruled out a free transfer for Solly March because of concerns about his injury record. Claret&Hugh attributes that claim to an hammers.news exclusive, but gives no link to the original report or independent confirmation.

The former Brighton winger had previously been linked with a possible move to provide cover for Jarrod Bowen. That earlier account reported no contact, talks or offer. The new claim describes a club decision, though for now it rests on the relayed report.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham’s recruitment strategy has improved and says hammers.news reported that the club had ruled out a free-transfer move for Solly March, citing his injury record.
  • West Ham Blog (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing Hammers News, that West Ham have ruled out pursuing Solly March because of concerns about his injury history.
  • The News, Portsmouth (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham admire free agent Solly March but are not pursuing a move, with his injury record cited as a factor.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing Hammers News, that an unnamed West Ham source considers signing free agent Solly March unlikely because of his injury record.