West Ham goal Everton winger Dwight McNeil

West Ham are desirous about a switch swoop for Everton star Dwight McNeil, in keeping with Sky Sports activities.

West Ham have early curiosity in a summer time swoop for Everton winger Dwight McNeil as Nuno Espirito Santo prepares for the upcoming Championship season.

Sky Sports activities claims that the Hammers maintain an curiosity within the 26-year-old however that there aren’t any formal talks at this stage. Any West Ham transfer would solely come after new director of participant recruitment Nils Koppen has had the possibility to fulfill with Nuno.

West Ham stay centered on outgoings, with Mateus Fernandes bought to Tottenham Hotspur for £85 million this week. As soon as the London outfit has lower its wage invoice, summer time recruitment can start in earnest.

West Ham put together for Crysencio Summerville departure

McNeil has the flexibility to play on both flank, however is primarily a left winger. The previous Burnley man could possibly be a like-for-like alternative for WHUFC man Crysencio Summerville.

The Netherlands worldwide was one among few vibrant sparks in a dismal Premier League marketing campaign final season, hitting a purple patch after January with 5 high flight targets in 2026. Summerville’s spectacular World Cup marketing campaign has solely fanned the flames of switch rumours.

Manchester United, Fulham and Chelsea have all been linked with a transfer for Summerville, who would depart an enormous gap for Nuno to switch on the London Stadium.

The Verdict: Can McNeil change Summerville at West Ham?

It was a troublesome season for McNeil at Everton final time period because the ahead struggled to keep up a spot within the beginning XI. The winger was handed 22 Premier League appearances however solely accomplished 90 minutes on 4 events.

The participant had come near leaving the membership in January with curiosity from Crystal Palace however that transfer collapsed on the eleventh hour.

Whereas the 26-year-old might not have been as medical as Summerville final season, a drop right down to the Championship and common minutes might see him reignite his profession.

It is a participant who, like Summerville, can hit a scorching streak. McNeil began the 2024/25 season with three targets and three assists in eight matches earlier than a critical harm. On his return, he managed a few targets and assists in six matches.

It’s a transfer that appears to tick all packing containers for WHUFC and the Toffees. Everton received’t stand in the way in which of a departure, having signed Tyrique George from Chelsea, and McNeil can get again to his greatest as an enormous fish in a smaller Championship pond.

Dwight McNeil: Participant Profile & Statistics

Age: 26 / Place: Winger

Present Membership: Everton

25/26 Season Stats: 26 appearances, 0 targets, 1 help