Daniel Job is one of the hottest names in Norwegian football at the moment, and West Ham were keen to add him to their squad during this transfer window.
The Hammers have been searching for players in Norway in recent months and identified him as one of the most promising attackers in the country. His fine form for Kongsvinger, who do not even play in the Eliteserien, has attracted attention from several clubs around the world.
West Ham have been the biggest club to identify Job as an important target. The Hammers were keen, and Kongsvinger were more than happy to sell, but they wanted a significant fee, which may have discouraged the Championship side from pushing ahead with the transfer.
Dallas close in on Job
The Hammers remain interested, but they could now miss out on adding Job to their squad. According to TV2, FC Dallas are closing in on a move for the Nigerian attacker.
The MLS side have taken a more serious step towards adding him to their squad during this transfer window and are working through everything required to complete the transfer as soon as possible.
For Kongsvinger, the interest from FC Dallas provides another opportunity to secure a significant fee for a player who has impressed despite competing outside the Eliteserien. Job’s performances have clearly made him an attractive prospect for clubs looking to strengthen their attacking options.
Job open to move
Job would love to move to England, where he could continue his career in a competitive environment and test himself against stronger opposition. However, a move to the United States would also represent an important step forward for the young attacker.
The United States is also an English-speaking country, meaning the language should not present a major adjustment for Job if he completes the move to Dallas. That could make the proposed transfer an appealing alternative despite his preference for England.
West Ham may now need to move quickly if they want to prevent FC Dallas from completing the deal. Their earlier hesitation over Kongsvinger’s asking price could prove costly, with the MLS side appearing to have taken the more decisive approach.
Job’s future could therefore be decided soon, with Dallas currently pushing hardest to secure his signature.
