West Ham United owned midfielder Andy Irving has been playing his football over in Austria this season.
It was a major surprise back in the summer of 2023 when West Ham signed Andy Irving on deadline day from SK Austria Klagenfurt, before loaning him back to the Austrian outfit for the season.
Whether Hammers manager David Moyes intends to use him next season remains to be seen, although he has impressed in the Austrian Bundesliga this season.
His squad is currently fourth in the table, and the former Hearts player has been instrumental in their success this season.
It’ll be intriguing to see if he gets an opportunity at the London Stadium in the coming months.
West Ham owned player Andy Irving impressing in Austria
The 23-year-old has been in excellent form for Austria Klagenfurt this season, and the Hammers’ leadership is undoubtedly keeping a close eye on his progress.
He has four goals and four assists in 21 games in all competitions this season (Transfermarkt).
The all-action Scottish midfielder is an orthodox central midfielder by trade, but he can play in the deep-lying role, as well as a more advanced position if need be.
He is incredibly silky, with a wand of a left foot, and he undoubtedly has the technical capabilities needed to play for a top 10 Premier League side.
The only question mark that hangs over his head is whether he has the physical attributes required to be a hit in England’s top flight, what with its robust nature and intense speed.
He has plenty of experience in playing in the Scottish Premiership though, so he should be just fine. Andy Irving is one to keep an eye on for all West Ham fans for sure.
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