‘Knee-sliding across my carpet’: Many WHU fans flock to Sky Sports update on potential 'bargain'

Flocking to Twitter, many West Ham fans have urged the club to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car, after news emerged linking him with a move to the Irons.

David Moyes’ options at centre-back were depleted by the season-ending injury sustained by Angelo Ogbonna, as the defender suffered a cruciate ligament rupture at the start of November.

When Kurt Zouma suffered a hamstring injury in early December, the Hammers were left with just two senior centre-backs available for selection – Craig Dawson and Issa Diop.

Although Zouma has now returned, it is clear the Irons need to seek reinforcements in that position.

Sky Sports have claimed that West Ham want to sign Caleta-Car on a loan deal with an option to buy, although Marseille only want to let the defender leave on a permanent deal worth £17million.

Independent Hammers site West Ham News & Views shared the news on Twitter. This sparked a number of Irons fans to reply in the comments, with many urging the club to go through with the deal.

It is perhaps no surprise fans are excited, as the Croatia international is noted for his ability to break lines with his passing and his excellent recovery pace.

Here’s what they had to say, as one supporter called a potential £17m deal a ‘bargain’…

“MAKE IT HAPPEN, I’LL BE KNEE-SLIDING ACROSS MY CARPET”

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“£17m is a bargain for him”

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“We are on the brink of a masterstroke. If you want fans on side then just get the deal done. Pass it on Dave x”

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“Should get the deal done tbh if true”

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“I’d rather spend £2 Mil more & get Caleta-Car than £15 Mil Nat Phillips”

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“That’s nothing in today’s market. Get it done.”

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