West Ham United’s Maxwel Cornet is set to get significant opportunities to prove himself under manager David Moyes in the wake of the winter transfer window. Following departures from London Stadium, including the £6.8 million switch of Pablo Fornals to Real Betis and Said Benrahma’s loan deal to Lyon, Cornet could capitalize on a lack of replacements for the departed players.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson expressed interest in signing Cornet late in the transfer window. However, West Ham ultimately decided to block the move, leaving Cornet to remain with the club where he has struggled to secure regular playing time since his transfer from Burnley in 2022.
Despite the initial struggles, journalist Paul Brown believes that Cornet will now have the chance to prove himself with the departure of Fornals and Benrahma. Brown suggested that an increase in game time could lead to Cornet becoming a valuable asset for West Ham.
Moyes is confident in his future at West Ham as reports have indicated that the club is eager to renew his contract. Despite some criticism from the fanbase, Moyes has earned praise for his work at the helm of the team, leading the Hammers to success in the Europa Conference League and into the last 16 of the Europa League. Talks for a new contract are advanced, with Moyes expected to sign a two-and-a-half year deal at the London Stadium.
