The Hammers have always had skilful, technical players who are comfortable on the ball.<\/p>\n
The kind of talents who play on the half-turn, take on players and open up a game or play between the lines.<\/p>\n
Earthy speaks out after controversial West Ham exit talk<\/p>\n
There has been a distinct lack of those kind of stars in the claret and blue in recent times with Mateus Fernandes and Lucas Paqueta the closest the Hammers have to players of that profile.<\/p>\n
It makes the situation surrounding George Earthy<\/a> all the more confusing and intriguing.<\/p>\n George Earthy certainly is the best young prospect at West Ham. What more does he need to do for Nuno to give him game time? <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Former West Ham boss David Moyes compared Earthy to Man City great David Silva<\/a> before he departed east London.<\/p>\n Mark Noble\u00a0has previously revealed\u00a0Earthy\u2019s determination to make it at West Ham<\/a>.<\/p>\n But the 21-year-old talent\u2019s progress has been slowed by injuries and a lack of chances to impress under Julen Lopetegui, Graham Potter and now Nuno Espirito Santo<\/a>.<\/p>\n West Ham\u2019s latest manager has shown he is willing to put Academy players in at the deep end.<\/p>\n A host of young stars have been given game time under Nuno from Ollie Scarles to Ezra Mayers, Mohamadou Kante and regular Freddie Potts.<\/p>\n Since his return from injury, though, Earthy has been conspicuous by his absence in West Ham squads.<\/p>\n That has sparked speculation the gifted starlet could leave the club.<\/p>\n Especially with his contract approaching its expiry date and fresh terms yet to be agreed despite West Ham signing a host of young stars up to long-term deals of late.<\/p>\n Now Earthy has spoken out after controversial West Ham exit talk amid a fresh Nuno snub.<\/p>\n Prominent West Ham insider ExWHUemployee<\/a> stated his opinion that Earthy may have to consider his options in January if he continues to be overlooked by Nuno.<\/p>\n Earthy desperate to play for West Ham but faces fresh Nuno snub<\/p>\n That sparked some inaccurate reporting of the situation online with the insider making clear it was his opinion based on the fact Earthy is too talented to waste away in development football.<\/p>\n Suggestions Earthy could be forced to leave due to a lack of chances under Nuno have understandably concerned Hammers fans who shared Moyes\u2019 belief he could be West Ham\u2019s answer to Silva.<\/p>\n A West Ham debut for Ezra Mayers! Which academy kid will be the next Freddie Potts and why? <\/p>\n \u201cThe one thing that\u2019s always stood out about Ezra is his love for coming in every day, training and being a player at West Ham. He\u2019s really kicked on in these last two years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Academy Manager, Kenny Brown<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n It is perhaps no coincidence that in the days after Earthy\u2019s situation started making headlines, the club\u2019s official website has published an interview with the midfielder.<\/p>\n And Earthy has made it clear he is still desperate to make it at West Ham, saying he just wants to play and help the team.<\/p>\n But it seems that is not going to be straightforward after a new revelation.<\/p>\n![\"George](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2152107893-1024x682.jpg\")
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