“West Ham in DESPERATE Race to Snag ‘COLOSSAL’ Superstar for Graham Potter’s GLORIOUS Revolution!”

West Ham United are progressing in their efforts to sign CJ Egan-Riley and are showing clear signs of being ready to offer him a new start at the London Stadium, should he leave Burnley as a free agent in the near future, according to sources from GIVEMESPORT.

Despite West Ham having an obligation to purchase Jean-Clair Todibo for £36.3 million after bringing him in on loan from Nice last summer, head coach Graham Potter is still actively seeking additional defensive reinforcements.

Potter has maintained a close watch on Egan-Riley, and with the summer transfer window approaching, West Ham are intensifying their interest.

The 22-year-old defender has emerged as a promising candidate who aligns with the club’s desire to bring in young, developing talent.

His strong performances in Burnley’s promotion campaign have made him a compelling target.

Egan-Riley’s current £6,000-per-week deal is set to expire at the end of June, making him available on a free transfer.

West Ham are keen to act quickly and place themselves in a favorable position should the opportunity to sign him arise.

Sources suggest that Potter’s pursuit of defensive depth comes after watching his side concede late goals in their recent matches against Liverpool, Southampton, and Brighton.

This vulnerability has underlined the need for stronger options at the back, and Egan-Riley has been identified as a solution following his consistent displays in the Championship.

If signed, Egan-Riley would compete with defenders such as Max Kilman, Todibo, and Konstantinos Mavropanos for a regular spot in the starting lineup ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Sky Sports pundit David Prutton has previously described the youngster as a “massive” talent, highlighting his potential value to the Hammers.

Potter is eager to refresh the squad after a season spent largely near the Premier League relegation zone.

Signing Egan-Riley would also support his aim to lower the team’s average age while building a more dynamic defensive unit.

Egan-Riley isn’t the only Burnley promotion-winner on West Ham’s radar.

GMS sources also report that the club is prepared to offer Josh Brownhill a contract, should he decide not to extend his stay at Turf Moor in the coming weeks.