Man Utd youngster rated "really good" by Gary Neville gets West Ham transfer promise

West Ham are plotting a move for Manchester United defender Di’Shon Bernard after he impressed on loan at Hull.

The 21-year-old Londoner, who joined United’s youth set-up in 2017 after leaving Chelsea, has been the subject of regular checks by Hammers scouts. And boss David Moyes, a big admirer of the player, sees the potential in Bernard to come in and provide competition at the heart of his defence.

Bernard, who is contracted with United until 2026, is highly regarded at Old Trafford but well down the pecking order and West Ham believe they can offer him a quicker pathway to the Premier League than United.

Last season Bernard was on loan at Salford City where he impressed club's co-owner Gary Neville, who expressed a desire for a permanent switch for the youngster at the time. Speaking on an episode of Sky Sports' Class of '92 documentary Neville said: “Di’Shon Bernard has done really well since he’s gone in at centre back. On the front foot, steps in front, pushes up a little bit, makes us more aggressive. I’d like to sign him full-time but I don’t know if United would let him go.

“He’s the type of player we need. Young, hungry, wants to develop a career for himself. Players who can pass like he can, run like he can, got the physicality that he has, the talent, the ability to read the game – he’s a really good player."

Another United defender out on loan, Ethan Laird, has been urged to keep posing a threat for promotion-chasing Bournemouth after an impressive full debut. Wing-back Laird, 20, joined the second-placed Cherries in January but has managed just three appearances — two from the bench — since, with his first start coming in the goalless draw with Middlesbrough on Friday.

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