‘Awful Player’ ‘So Much Better Then Sanchez’ West Ham Fans Debate Claim Pellegrini Will Revive Move For Former Target

‘Awful Player’ ‘So Much Better Then Sanchez’ West Ham Fans Debate Claim Pellegrini Will Revive Move For Former Target

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is considering reviving a move for Besiktas midfielder Gary Medel, according to reports in Turkey.

The Chilean admitted back in January that he was lining up a move for the 31-year-old but a switch never materialised. Speaking yesterday about the departure of Pedro Obiang, the Hammers boss signalled his intention to find a replacement:

“Probably Pedro will return to Italy. I spoke with him last season. I told him that we need him in the squad and I cannot allow him to go to Italy but if things go well last season he will have the doors open as like every player. [If West Ham get a] good offer and the player wants to go – not a problem, we will replace him.”

It appears that Medel is the player he has in mind. Some fans on Twitter are not happy about the club pursuing the midfielder:



While others think he could be an upgrade on those already in the squad:

Medel has played in the Premier League before, but during his only season with Cardiff, he scored no goals, provided one assist and picked up six bookings in 34 appearances.

He is nicknamed the “Pitbull” for a good reason, and while he would add bite to West Ham’s midfield, he wouldn’t exactly offer much in terms of craft or skill.