West Ham boss David Moyes failed to achieve a perfect start to life with the East London side as the Scottish manager lost his first match in charge against Watford this weekend.
The 2-0 defeat means the Hammers remain in the relegation zone, one point from safety, and Moyes will certainly be looking to strengthen his squad when the January transfer window opens in around six weeks time.
Reports from The Daily Star reveal Moyes will be given £30m to spend in the New Year and the former Sunderland boss has set his sights on two midfielders, in the form of Sporting Lisbon’s William Carvalho and Hajduk Split’s Hamza Barry.
Portuguese international Carvalho is a long-term target for the Hammers, who unsuccessfully tried to bring him to the Premier League in the summer, and could end up costing more than record-signing Marko Arnautovic.
Barry, meanwhile, would cost significantly less and would provide plenty of room for growth as he’s just 23-years-old, though he presents a bargain as the Gambian international has scored five goals and registered five assists already this season.
A potential arrival of the pair would significantly bolster West Ham’s midfield options, where the likes of Mark Noble have disappointed in their performances thus far.
