Following the high-profile departure of Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur in a blockbuster £85 million move, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been left with a critical void to fill in central midfield.
The Hammers need to reshape their midfield ahead of life in the Championship, and Barron’s profile strongly suggests he is an ideal solution.
West Ham possess a major ace up their sleeve in negotiations following the recent appointment of former Rangers technical director Nils Koppen as their new director of player recruitment.
Koppen, who was the direct administrative architect behind bringing Barron to Ibrox from Aberdeen back in 2024, is a known admirer of Barron and is driving the internal push to bring him to the London Stadium.
Meanwhile, Bologna have tracked Barron since his Aberdeen days and have officially approached Rangers regarding a summer switch. The Rossoblu are incredibly keen to pair the young Scot with his compatriot Lewis Ferguson.
Barron, who ‘reads the game well’, enjoyed a phenomenal campaign at Ibrox last season, making 33 appearances across all competitions.
While Rangers are deeply reluctant to part ways with a core asset, the Scottish giants are set to have their resolve tested.
With Koppen and Nuno expected to accelerate the next phase of the Hammers’ transfer window this week, West Ham could test the waters with an official opening bid.