Jordan Hugill has left for a season-long loan at Middlesbrough as the Hammers move closer to signing Arsenal's Lucas Perez. At around £5 million Perez is a decent price considering he cost Arsenal £17 million from Deportivo two seasons ago (he was back on loan at Deportivo last season). He wouldn't be a jaw-dropping signing, but Perez would provide competition for Arnautovic and Hernandez. My Gooner pal says that Perez has a great shot when given the service, although he doesn't do a lot outside the box. So we shall see.
Meanwhile Jordan Hugill has to be one of the most bizarre signings in West Ham's history and a costly punt by David Sullivan. It seems Moyes didn't want him and now Pellegrini doesn't either. He's only been given three very short appearances as a sub and for a player who cost £8 million he just hasn't been given a chance. At least Jordan might get on the pitch under Tony Pulis and we'll have an idea whether he's any good or not. It would be nice to see Hugill do well at his hometown club and present the club with a dilemma for next season. So it's one day left of the transfer window and most of West Ham's business done, which is unusual to say the least.
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