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How have West Ham United’s loaned out players been this season?

By Jeremiah Carson

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Nathan Trott of AFC Wimbledon in action during the pre-season friendly between AFC Wimbledon and Brentford at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on July 05, 2019 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Nathan Trott of AFC Wimbledon in action during the pre-season friendly between AFC Wimbledon and Brentford at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on July 05, 2019 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images) /
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West Ham United have quite a few of their younger players out on loan this season. We would be remiss to forget them. But, how has all of their seasons been for them so far?

In the past, West Ham’s board has been scrutinized for their loan choices. This season it seems they have done better, much better. Long are the days of them just sending players out to get them off the books. Let’s see how the players are doing while away from East London.

Cullen

As expected, it turns out that Josh Cullen going out on loan again to Charlton Athletic was a great idea. This season the Republic of Ireland international has played in 16 matches for the Addicks while scoring once and getting an assist.

The keys to his season have been his solid set-piece taking abilities and his passing. Cullen has passed with well over 80% accuracy so far and proving a key piece in the clubs push for promotion just one season after getting to the Championship

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Alan Browne of Preston North End is challenged by Josh Cullen of Charlton Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Preston North End at The Valley on November 03, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Alan Browne of Preston North End is challenged by Josh Cullen of Charlton Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Preston North End at The Valley on November 03, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images) /

Haksabanovic

When Sead Haksabanovic came to West Ham he came with a lot of excitement and potential. Since 2017 however, he has been unused and sent out on loan 2 different times. After a bad loan at Malaga, this season’s loan has seemed to be useful to the young winger.

While on loan in Sweden this season he has played 29 matches while scoring 6 times and assisting 8 and at the ripe young age of 20 is still considered a budding young winger in many eyes. His success, however, might come at a negative for the Hammers as there is potential for him to be sold to his current club. Either way, it has been a great spell for him.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 14: Sead Haksabanovic of Montenegro takes on Mason Mount of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Montenegro at Wembley Stadium on November 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 14: Sead Haksabanovic of Montenegro takes on Mason Mount of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Montenegro at Wembley Stadium on November 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Diangana

In 20 appearances for West Brom, this season Grady Diangana has been a lightning rod to the success of the club. Besides scoring and assisting 5 times a piece he has been a thorn down the backsides of many defensive backs leaving the West Ham world wanting more of the same next year.

Grady played a good bit last season but this was a great move by the club as he is now cherishing each and every moment in a league that might not be as competitive but is still extremely demanding.

PRESTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Alan Browne of Preston North End challenges Grady Diangana of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale on December 02, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
PRESTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Alan Browne of Preston North End challenges Grady Diangana of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale on December 02, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) /

Hugill

Much like Diangana, Jordan Hugill has been relishing his time in the EFL Championship. 23 matches with 8 goals and he is making his case for a strong return to the Hammers if they will have him. But can he perform this way in the EPL?

That question is still very much in the air as the sometimes considered flop has never made a home at the London Stadium, or just yet anyway. The board or what was Pellegrini’s staff made a solid choice on where to send him and it is paying dividends for his career and maybe West Ham’s.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 22: Jordan Hugill of Queens Park Rangers scoring the first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers at Craven Cottage on November 22, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 22: Jordan Hugill of Queens Park Rangers scoring the first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers at Craven Cottage on November 22, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images) /

Samuelsen

Ah yes, Martin Samuelsen. The once highly touted prospect that has spent loan after loan after loan since coming to West Ham. He has been on 6 different loan spells since arriving from Man City Academy in 2015.

This season, however, has been a bit of a rebirth for him.  FK Haugesund in the Norwegian first division. There he has played in a total of 48 matches, all competitions, scoring 16 times and assisting 5 times as well. Like Haksabanovic, he might not be returning to the Hammers as his successes have made him a wanted man.

LOHNE BEI VECHTA, GERMANY – JULY 30: Martin Samuelsen of Venlo runs with the ball during the Pre Season Friendly Match between VVV Venlo and Werder Bremen at Heinz-Dettmer-Stadion Lohne on July 30, 2018 in Lohne bei Vechta, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
LOHNE BEI VECHTA, GERMANY – JULY 30: Martin Samuelsen of Venlo runs with the ball during the Pre Season Friendly Match between VVV Venlo and Werder Bremen at Heinz-Dettmer-Stadion Lohne on July 30, 2018 in Lohne bei Vechta, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) /

Trott

It is safe to say that between Nathan Trott and a few other solid youth players for the Hammers, the goalkeeper position is in “good hands” for years to come. Trott is finally getting his chance to play in a senior division and he is thriving.

He has featured in 20 League One matches this season and WhoScored.com has given him a rating, so far, of a 6.9. Yes, it might only be League One but AFC Wimbledon’s defense has left him high and dry in a more than few matches but he has still featured on a  team of the week chart as well as winning man of the match 1 time. A great future surrounds this young keeper.

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There is a certainty that at least 4 of these 6 players will return to West Ham next season but the uncertainty still lies as if they will get the playtime needed or if they will progress to the level needed for the EPL. Either way, solid loan choices and solid performances by the players out there.