"You'd imagine" - Journalist drops big Moyes selling claim on £28m West Ham duo

West Ham manager David Moyes might be willing to let the likes of Arthur Masuaku and Issa Diop go this summer to boost his transfer budget, says journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Both players have been linked with moves away from the London Stadium recently, and O’Rourke thinks Moyes is open to letting some of the fringe members of his squad depart.

According to Claret & Hugh, West Ham could sell Masuaku in a potential £5m deal when the transfer window reopens.

The 28-year-old, who joined the Hammers for £6m from Olympiakos back in 2016, has started just five league games this season and has had some injury issues during his time in east London. Therefore, it would come as no surprise if Moyes did decide to ship him off in the summer.

As for Diop, The Sun claims he could also be axed as West Ham eye up a move for Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall.

The Frenchman, signed for £22m by Manuel Pellegrini, has only started a few more games than Masuaku and is another player who does not look essential to Moyes’ plans.

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O’Rourke thinks Masuaku, Diop and others who have been on the periphery under Moyes could be allowed to leave before the start of next season.

When asked about the futures of Masuaku and Diop specifically, the transfer insider told GIVEMESPORT: “Players who are sort of on the periphery of things at the London Stadium, you’d imagine David Moyes might be willing to let them move on and raise some funds for his own transfer plans.”

If Moyes wants to, then yes, but only if adequate replacements can be brought in. There is a good chance that the Hammers will be in Europe again next season, as they currently sit seventh in the table. To continue