West Ham Lining Up Loan Swoop For United Midfield Talent

West Ham are keen to recruit Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira on loan next month, according to reports in England.

The Brazilian international is out of contract at the end of the season, but United do have an option to extend his stay for a further year.

If, as expected, the Manchester club trigger the extension, Pereira could be available on a temporary basis in January. The 22-year-old has made six appearances this season but has not featured regularly under Jose Mourinho. In order to get more regular first-team chances, the midfielder may well be open to a loan switch to the London Stadium.

Brazilian has mostly been employed in a holding midfield role this campaign, but with the Hammers being well equipped in that area,  manager Manuel Pellegrini may employ him in a more attacking role, as a number 10 or out wide.

The position change would likely be an attractive proposition for Pereira, who is likely keen to prove himself in the Premier League. The midfielder has reportedly turned down a three-year contract at Old Trafford with Arsenal and Chelsea also monitoring his situation.