'Huge possibility' - Journalist shares big claim on ‘outstanding’ West Ham transfer target

West Ham United are still interested in signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski, according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown.

The Hammers have a long-standing interest in the 29-year-old. According to The Guardian, West Ham had multiple bids rejected by Burnley for the defender in summer 2020. It is reported that the east London club’s final offer amounted to a staggering £30m.

However, the centre-back’s contract is now set to expire in a couple of months. As a result, Tarkwoski has been linked with a number of moves away from Turf Moor.

Brown believes that there is a ‘huge possibility’ that the defender could join David Moyes’ squad on a free transfer in the summer.

Speaking with GiveMeSport, he claimed: “I don’t think the Tarkowski interest [from West Ham] has gone away. Obviously, they could be in another division and forced to sell in the summer. I think there’s a huge possibility that that deal could still happen.”

Once labelled by his Burnley boss Sean Dyche as “outstanding”, Tarkowski would certainly appear to be a great addition to Moyes’ West Ham squad, given the club’s struggles with availability in the centre-back position over the course of this season.

According to FBRef, the 29-year-old ranks in the 99th percentile for blocks, clearances and aerial duels won among defenders in Europe’s top five leagues, illustrating his no-nonsense nature as a defender.

Therefore, with this phenomenal quality available on a free transfer, GSB securing Tarkowski could prove to be an amazing piece of business for the Hammers if it gets done.

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