West Ham United are out of action this weekend, with their fixture against Liverpool being postponed due to their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.
While Hammers fans may be left missing being able to see their team play, especially after the win against Southampton, there is still plenty of football being played, with some potentially being of interest to the claret and blue army.
This will be a chance for supporters to forget about Manuel Pellegrini and focus on matters elsewhere.
Considering that, we have picked out three matches that Hammers fans should keep an eye on in West Ham’s absence this weekend.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sheffield United
West Ham have been linked with a move for Brighton centre-back Shane Duffy by ExWHUEmployee, while the possibility of Lewis Dunk was also hinted at by the insider.
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January is quickly approaching, so there may be interest in seeing how potential targets are faring at their respective clubs.
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Looking at Duffy, he has managed just seven minutes across two substitute appearances in the Seagulls’ last four games, so if this carries on, there could be a higher likelihood that Graham Potter would be willing to let the 27-year-old leave.
Tranmere Rovers vs AFC Wimbledon
David Martin may have solved Manuel Pellegrini’s goalkeeper issue in the short term, keeping two clean sheets in four games, but a potential answer for the future is currently plying his trade in League One.
So far this season, Nathan Trott has played 17 league matches, keeping three clean sheets and saving 4.3 shots per game for an AFC Wimbledon side that are currently sitting 19th in the table.
This will be an important game for the two clubs as they are next to each other in the league, but from a Hammers point of view, it will be interesting to see how the 21-year-old loanee fares in what could be a tense game.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
It has been reported by The Northern Echo that West Ham are readying a £5m bid for Newcastle United right-back Javier Manquillo.
In a completely opposite scenario to Duffy, the 25-year-old has risen to prominence in recent weeks, starting each of the Magpies’ last four Premier League games, having not played a minute in the previous seven.
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With that considered, it will be interesting to see whether the Spaniard is able to continue in this way, as it may impact whether or not he is seen as disposable by Steve Bruce.
In other news, West Ham fans have been showing appreciation for one of their impressive performers in recent weeks.