Harrison Reed emerges as West Ham target

Harrison Reed could be on his way out of Fulham this January, with former manager Scott Parker looking to take him to West Ham, according to Flashscore.

Parker was recently appointed as Nuno Espírito Santo’s replacement at West Ham and, with the January transfer window looming, it is no surprise that the Hammers are already making their plans.

Reed, who joined Fulham in 2020, seems to be part of Parker’s plans, as he looks to bring West Ham back into the Premier League, following their relegation last summer.

The pair worked together previously, and, according to the article, Reed was impressed by Parker’s meticulous tactical plans.

West Ham have been solid if unspectacular so far in the Championship, with many expecting them to breeze straight back into the top flight.

Parker’s new side sit six points off the top of the Championship table in ninth place, one point outside the play-off places.

Meanwhile, Reed has become surplus to requirements at Craven Cottage, playing just two matches, both of which came in the Carabao Cup.

With Fulham now out of that competition, and Shea Charles, Sander Berge, Manuel Angel, Cesar Palacios and Tom Cairney all above Reed in the pecking order, it seems unlikely he will be in the running for Premier League minutes anytime soon.

Reed has been a model pro since joining the Cottagers from Southampton on loan in 2019.

Now, the former England U20s midfielder has played 184 times for Fulham, scoring five times.

He was a crucial player for Fulham in their most recent promotion to the Championship, as well as in the following season when they stayed in the top flight.

But his importance has dwindled ever since and last season, he played just 14 matches in all competitions.

Reed is not the sort of player who will force a move but, turning 32 in January, he will surely be after one final time to ply his trade as a crucial player.

It would appear that West Ham can offer him that luxury, while Fulham would be losing an experienced model pro, but one who has yet to even set foot on the field as a Premier League player this season.

Fulham began their clear-out of older players in the summer, opting to move on the likes of Issa Diop, Sasa Lukic, Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez in the summer.

It would appear that Reed may well be next.