The midfielder’s time at the Hammers has been beset by three significant injuries, two of which needed surgery, and he has played just 19 times since joining the club from Arsenal in an £18 million ($23m) move back in 2018.
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It is unclear where Wilshere will move to next but he is currently fit and recently played in West Ham’s 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Hull City in late September. The Irons are currently struggling financially and it is hoped that releasing the midfielder can allow the east London club to do further business, with a center-back being targeted.
Felipe Anderson looks set to ease the club’s financial burden by making a loan move to Porto, with the Premier League side having had around £20m ($26m) to spend late on in the transfer window.
Elsewhere, Josh Cullen was sold to Anderlecht for £1m, while Grady Diangana was sold to West Brom for £18m ($23m), prompting criticism from supporters and several first-team players.
West Ham’s only incoming deal this summer has been Vladimir Coufal in a £5.4m ($7m) from Slavia Prague. Also signing from Slavia, Tomas Soucek’s initial loan move was made permanent for £15m ($19m). The club sits in tenth place in the Premier League after back-to-back league victories over Leicester City and Wolves.
Moyes will pit his side against Tottenham, Manchester City, and Liverpool in a tough return to action following the international break.