West Ham are now favourites to sign Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher on loan until the end of the season.
The London Evening Standard are reporting that the Hammers have beaten West Brom and Valencia to the signing of Fletcher and he’s close to joining the club until the end of the season.
It’s not yet known whether Fletcher is being signed as cover for the likes of Cheikhou Kouyate or whether he will replace the largely disappointing Kevin Nolan in midfield.
Another possibility is the option to make the loan move permanent in the summer should Alex Song decide against making his loan move from Barcelona permanent at the end of the season.
Either way, West Ham fans seem genuinely pleased with the addition, noting that he will be good for the youngsters in the squad like Diego Poyet.
Man United fans aren’t too bothered about seeing the back of him, although a couple think it’s a bad idea to send him to us as they see us as genuine top four rivals this season. I literally never thought I’d live to see the day United see us as top four rivals…
https://twitter.com/Oddschanger/status/558226952105263104
Darren Fletcher on loan is a decent addition. Strength in depth, experienced, good role model for Poyet. Decent.
— WestHamWorld.co.uk (@WestHamWorld) January 22, 2015
For me Fletcher's experience would be vital if we were to continue pushing for a European spot as well as the FA Cup.
— Mark Harrison (@MarkHarrison23) January 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/RockyWhu/status/558230326154371072
https://twitter.com/prideofeastldn/status/558229852005072897
Fletcher ain't the best in the world but I'd definitely take him as cover. Good experience for Poyet to train with him also
— Danny Cranston (@DannyCranston13) January 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/RockyWhu/status/558229766638436352
Don't really get the Fletcher signing if it happens. He was a brilliant player before his illness, hopefully he's still the same player now!
— Dan (@WesthamDan16) January 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/Manchesterspeak/status/558233987119058945
https://twitter.com/hosks76/status/558236674824888320
