WEST HAM will make a £12million move to sign Sheffield United defender John Egan in January.
Republic of Ireland centre-back Egan was a top target for Hammers boss David Moyes before the last window shut but the Championship club refused to deal.
Moyes tried and failed to sign other centre-backs at the 11th hour and eventually missed out.
He still has that need, however, and will revisit the deal in January.
Blades are sure to hold out for a big fee for Egan — who will be 30 next month — but the Bramall Lane money men may consider selling despite being on course for a return to the Premier League.
Egan may also fancy guaranteed promotion to the top flight with West Ham rather than earn it on the pitch.
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If the Irons land Egan, it would open the door for Craig Dawson to leave after his hopes of a move collapsed last month.
The 32-year-old centre-half was a target for Aston Villa — as SunSport revealed — but Steven Gerrard found a cheaper alternative.
Wolves will also take another look at Dawson after missing out.
West Ham wanted £5m plus £2m extras for Dawson — but that will drop now as he is in the final year of his contract.
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Dawson made his first appearance of the season on Thursday against FCSB.
The Hammers won their opening group stage game of the Europa Conference League 3-1.
Moyes’ men came from a goal behind with three second half strikes.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
