Good to see the Hammers signing an Essex Man who supports the Irons. Flynn Downes was born in Brentwood, breeding ground of top footballers (and this former firm but fair centre back), but made his debut for Ipswich and then moved on to Swansea City. He seems to like a tackle and will strengthen the defensive midfield position after the departures of Noble and Kral. At 23 and at £12 million he's a good age and price. Hopefully he might develop from the Championship in the way Jarrod Bowen has done. My pal Huw, an uber Swansea fan, says this of Flynn: "Very good all-rounder who can double up in defence. One of those players you particularly notice when he is not there and your other players suddenly don’t look as good." Welcome home Flynn.
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