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West Ham news: David Moyes wants to axe Robert Snodgrass’ Aston Villa loan deal
WEST HAM gaffer David Moyes wants to cancel Robert Snodgrass’ loan spell with Aston Villa.
West Ham want to bring Robert Snodgrass back from Aston Villa, it has been claimed
Snodgrass, 30, is enjoying a fine campaign for the Championship promotion hopefuls, chipping in with six goals and six assists.
The Scotland international is due to spend the whole season at Villa Park.
According to the Sunday People, Moyes is eager to see Snodgrass in action as he embarks on a rebuild of the Hammers’ squad.
However, he has been thwarted in his efforts to bring Snodgrass back to the London Stadium.
Villa dished out a £2million loan fee to seal the loan deal and would demand full repayment if he was to return.
Moyes is reluctant to use his January kitty to agree on a settlement and would prefer to target the cash at new signings, with Everton’s Tom Davies a top target.
Steve Bruce is adamant Snodgrass will not return to the London Stadium early.
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Last month, Bruce insisted Snodgrass would stay for the remainder of the season.
The Villa boss added: “He was a no brainer for us.
“He’s not just hit the ground running, he is popular in the dressing room.
“He’s likeable, he’s a good lad to have around. He is never dull. He is always bright and breezy.”
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Snodgrass joined West Ham in a £10.2m deal from Hull City last January but struggled to impress.
He was embarrassed by Hammers co-owner David Sullivan last month, who said his “kids begged me not to sign” the Scot and Jose Fonte from Southampton.
Snodgrass hit back on Twitter, writing: “Everyone tagging me in this like your all surprised. Thanks for your support MR CHAIRMAN.”
He is under contract with West Ham until June 2020.