Attacking Midfield
Ross Barley
West Ham are rumored to be leading the pack for Ross Barkley. The young Everton midfielder was once thought of as the next great hope of English football. What people forget is that he still can be. He’s 23 years old.
West Ham should play him at the top of the diamond where his workrate and tackling will make him a very strange creative option for opposing defensive midfielders and defenders to deal with. They’re accustomed to having too much time on the ball. Barkley takes that away and offers an immense goal threat for West Ham moving forward.