The 19-year-old English center-back is desired by West Ham

According to reports, West Ham United is interested in acquiring Wigan Athletic’s 19-year-old English center-back Charlie Hughes.

According to a report in The Sun, West Ham United is interested in defender Charlie Hughes, 19, of Wigan Athletic.

The defender was observed by scouts from the Hammers in League One, and they were pleased with his displays. Not just West Ham but other teams are keeping an eye on the promising young defender. And it’s believed that a number of other Premier League teams are keeping an eye on his position.

The defender for Wigan Athletic has previously played for teams like Manchester City and Liverpool. West Ham would do well to hire the excellent young defender, who is well regarded in England. The 19-year-old might end up being a good long-term investment for the Hammers.

This season, he has already made 10 appearances for Wigan in League One while serving as the team’s captain twice. It is obvious that Wigan holds the 19-year-old in high regard, but it is unclear whether the League One team will permit his move midway through the year.

Hughes might be a wise, long-term addition to West Ham’s defense, which needs to add more talent and depth. In the near future, he might mature into a top-notch Premier League defender.

West Ham, however, is taking part in the Europa League this season, and in order to succeed in several competitions, they need a deeper squad. David Moyes will be able to rotate his quartet better after signing the 19-year-old center-back, especially in cup games.

Although the 19-year-old may not be ready for the Premier League just yet, he is capable of learning how to play in the squad for the time being. If he manages to reach his potential in the upcoming seasons, he might wind up saving West Ham millions in the transfer market. He still has a lot of opportunity for growth.

It is logical to believe that West Ham will be able to sign him for a decent amount as well. Since a League One defender is unlikely to be expensive, the transfer could ultimately turn out to be a steal.