28-Year-Old West Ham Player Makes Surprise Decision After Deadline Day: What Should The Hammers Do?

Edson Álvarez, a 28-year-old West Ham midfielder, rejected a return to Club América before the transfer deadline last month. The England-based club now faces a decision on how to proceed with the promising Mexico international. Ajax, Real Sociedad and Olympiacos have shown interest in Álvarez, but none have managed to secure his signature.

He has only made one appearance this season in the EFL Cup win over Portsmouth and was left out of all four Championship squads despite Nuno Espírito Santo's leadership. West Ham are right to keep Álvarez out of the matchday squad for now, as giving him a spot in the team could cause tension within the dressing room. While there is a financial argument for selling the 46-game Championship player for €15m, doing so cheaply could weaken West Ham's position.

The club can wait for a better opportunity to sell Álvarez while preserving his market value and avoiding unnecessary Championship injury risk. With Club América now out of the equation, the sensible course of action appears to be keeping Álvarez fit and reassessing his situation in January when European clubs can make fresh moves.