West Ham United Are Keen Admirers Of This League One Defender: Should Moyes Snap Him Up? | OneFootball

In a recent report, i News stated that West Ham United are keen admirers of Wigan Athletic defender Charlie Hughes. It is understood that the Hammers are eyeing a move to sign the English centre-back this summer.

Hughes’ Impressive Rise At The DW Stadium

Hughes is having a decent campaign at the English club after he put in a series of impressive displays on the defensive end of the field. The 20-year-old has found the back of the net three times and earned one assist in 44 matches for Wigan Athletic this season in multiple competitions.

The English defensive ace has been a decent performer inside his half as he is averaging 0.9 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 3.3 clearances per 90 minutes in League One. He has even been careful with his ball distribution after making 83% of his attempted passes in league football (stats via whoscored).

His current contract at Wigan Athletic will run out in the summer of 2028 which could make it tough for West Ham to get a deal done for him on the cheap in the summer transfer period.

WIGAN, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Charlie Hughes of Wigan Athletic celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers at DW Stadium on January 23, 2024 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Should West Ham United Snap Hughes Up This Summer?

Hughes doesn’t mind getting stuck in with a few solid tackles to make life tough for the opposition attackers. He can make some important interceptions for his team and doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when the opposition are on the offensive.

The English sensation can use his strong 1.85m frame to win a few aerial duels for his team. However, he is still quite inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to prove his worth in Premier League football.

We can expect Hughes to enhance the quality of West Ham‘s backline. He has what it takes to increase competition for places within David Moyes’ match-day squad. He can even help the Hammers challenge across all fronts in the coming seasons.

At 20, Hughes has the potential to become a future star in English football. Thus, the East London club should try to snap him up in the summer transfer period. The Wigan-born talent could prove himself to be a success story at the London Stadium in the long run.