West Ham United is eyeing a free transfer for Josh Brownhill from Burnley next summer, but talkSPORT suggests the Clarets have different plans. The news outlet reports Hammers and Wolves’ interest in securing the 27-year-old when his contract concludes in June 2024.

However, Burnley is poised to trigger an additional year in Brownhill’s contract, compelling West Ham to pay if they want to secure his services. According to talkSPORT, “Burnley are set to activate the extra year’s option in Josh Brownhill’s contract to ward off interest from a host of Premier League rivals.”

West Ham, currently facing a midfield shortage, is contemplating options to reinforce the squad, with concerns about long-term prospects for Flynn Downes. Although Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, Lucas Paqueta, and Tomas Soucek are viable options, manager David Moyes prefers deploying them simultaneously.

Acquiring a player like Brownhill, fitting Moyes’s style, contributing to the homegrown quota, and available for free aligns with the club’s forward-looking strategy. Despite Burnley’s resistance, ongoing relegation struggles might make a potential deal more feasible in the coming months, even if a fee is involved. Stay tuned for developments! ⚒️🔄 #TransferTalk #WestHamUnited #BrownhillSaga