West Ham are weighing up a move for ex-Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, according to reports in the English media. Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is looking to strengthen his backline before the transfer window shuts.
Cahill is said to be one of three possible targets being considered along with Alaves’s Guillermo Maripan and New York Red Bulls centre-half Aaron Long. Fans on Twitter believe Cahill would be a decent addition to the squad:
Go get him
— William Donaldson (@willfdon) 1 August 2019
I wouldn’t turn my nose up at him
— Dave Lambourne (@Lambo1966) 1 August 2019
I’d take him as he could add some much needed high level experience in our team.
— Alex Williams (@WHFCWilko) 1 August 2019
Been saying this for weeks. Will add to the dressing room as well
— DJ carlos (@Carlosstarfish) 1 August 2019
Sure he has 2 seasons in him
— JD⚒ (@JordanHobbs21) 1 August 2019
Good player as cover.. much prefer him to the current back up
— Amran Yousaf (@a_yousaf1) 1 August 2019
Makes total sense.. Sullivan won't sign him tho
— COYI⚒ (@Tommyirons7) 1 August 2019
Do it
— Mick Rust (@MickRust2) 1 August 2019
Well worth signing and a great professional. Another fantastic role model for our younger players.
— DEPtones (@DEPtones) 1 August 2019
I would take him.Good cover.
— Lynne Cannell (@LynneCannell51) 1 August 2019
At 33 years of age, Cahill would only be a short-term solution for Pellegrini but his experience could prove invaluable to reinforce an area of the squad that requires improvement.
The Hammer conceded 55 goals in the Premier League last season, but they have yet to dip into the market this summer for a defender. Instead, the club’s focus has been on recruiting more attacking options.
With West Ham having limited funds following their acquisitions of Pablo Fornals and Sebastien Haller, Cahill could well be seen as a cost-effective signing with the veteran available on a free transfer.
