Andy Irving set to depart West Ham in January with Celtic circling

Julen Lopetegui, supervisor of West Ham United, gestures throughout the Premier League match in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion. (Picture by Alex Broadway/Getty Pictures)

West Ham United are making ready to half methods with Andy Irving, in accordance with reviews. 

The Scottish midfielder was signed from Austria Klagenfurt in the summertime of 2023 earlier than instantly returning to the membership on mortgage — notching 10 targets and 5 assists in 30 appearances throughout all competitions final season.

Irving caught round on the London Stadium within the earlier switch window — regardless of being linked with Atalanta — however has solely managed 60 minutes in six appearances throughout all competitions for the Hammers this season.

At 24 years outdated and but to be capped for Scotland at senior stage, Irving must discover a membership the place he can grow to be a first-team common to push his profession ahead.

Andy Irving to Celtic?

DAGENHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 20: Andy Irving of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his workforce’s first objective throughout a Pre-Season Pleasant match between Dagenham & Redbridge and West Ham United at Chigwell Building Stadium on July 20, 2024 in Dagenham, England. (Picture by Harriet Lander/Getty Pictures)

In response to The Athletic, Irving might return to Scotland this January, with Glasgow giants Celtic all in favour of signing the midfielder.

Irving has earlier expertise in his homeland having come by means of at Hearts, making 59 appearances for the Edinburgh aspect between 2017 and 2021, scoring 5 targets.

Nayef Aguerd offers West Ham replace

Whereas Irving appears to be like sure to depart West Ham, it nonetheless stays unclear what the longer term holds for Nayef Aguerd.

The Moroccan centre-back helped West Ham win the Uefa Convention League in 2022/23 however struggled final season.

Aguerd was loaned out to Actual Sociedad in the summertime and has established himself as an everyday starter, totalling 1,506 minutes in 18 appearances throughout all competitions.

However Aguerd has one other two years left on his contract if he returns from Spain. Even he isn’t positive what comes subsequent.

“I nonetheless have two years left on my contract with West Ham, however now I’m solely excited about serving to La Actual go so far as potential within the three competitions after which there will probably be time to consider the longer term,” the centre-back mentioned.

“I don’t know if I’ll have to return, I don’t know if I’ll keep right here, I don’t know if I’ll go wherever else, it’s not in my arms.”