Reports from various sources suggest that Leeds United are considering renewing their interest in West Ham United’s talented defender, Ben Johnson. The young player has been a key figure for the Hammers this season, making a total of 22 appearances, with more games lined up in the coming weeks as David Moyes prepares to step down as manager. Amidst Moyes’ departure, the future of several players at West Ham is up in the air, including Johnson’s, as his contract is set to expire next month, and no talks of an extension seem to be in progress.
Leeds has been monitoring Johnson’s situation for some time and is reportedly determined to fend off competition from the likes of Rangers, Everton, and Southampton to secure his signature once his term with West Ham comes to an end. On a different note, Manchester United is facing a tough decision regarding their managerial situation, especially with Erik ten Hag’s future at the club under scrutiny after a recent defeat to Crystal Palace. The Red Devils are now hoping to secure a place in European competition next season and are pinning their hopes on winning the FA Cup when they face local rivals, Manchester City, in the final later this month.
However, with uncertainty surrounding ten Hag’s tenure at Old Trafford, former player Jamie O’Hara has suggested a short-term solution to the managerial dilemma. O’Hara believes that Michael Carrick, the current Middlesbrough manager, should be brought in as a temporary replacement to provide a much-needed boost to the team ahead of crucial upcoming matches. The idea is to appoint Carrick for a few games before allowing him to return to Middlesbrough in the summer, thus giving Manchester United a fresh perspective and renewed energy on the field.
