West Ham United are weighing up a late move for Josh Brownhill as they prepare for another change in midfield before the transfer window closes.The Hammers have held a long-standing interest in the former Burnley captain, who is now playing for Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustWith James Ward-Prowse expected to complete a return to Southampton, West Ham are assessing whether Brownhill could provide the experience, energy and leadership needed to refresh the middle of the pitch.West Ham firmly in the race for Josh BrownhillJosh Brownhill of team AL Shabab FC (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)According to TEAMtalk, West Ham are firmly interested in Brownhill and are monitoring his availability as Al Shabab consider ways to manage their finances.Hull City, Coventry City and several other English clubs are also keeping tabs on the 30-year-old, but West Ham’s interest has been described as long-standing.Brownhill’s Premier League experience and ability to contribute goals from midfield remain key attractions.The timing also links directly to Ward-Prowse. talkSPORT reported that West Ham have agreed a deal worth under £1m for the 31-year-old to return to Southampton, with his Hammers spell nearing an end.More Stories / Latest NewsFabrizio Romano reveals when Liverpool & Chelsea transfer target is “likely to leave” current clubAug 28 2026, 8:45West Ham United target move for Englishman to improve midfield qualityAug 28 2026, 8:42Newcastle United transfer at risk of collapse due to financial blowAug 28 2026, 8:16Brownhill could be a sensible short-term solution(Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)For West Ham, Brownhill would represent a very different type of signing from the younger players they have targeted in recent windows.At 30, he would arrive for immediate impact rather than future resale value. That may not be a bad thing.West Ham’s midfield has gone through major change, and losing Ward-Prowse removes another experienced voice from the dressing room. Brownhill would bring leadership, work rate and a proven ability to operate in English football without needing a long adaptation period.He is also capable of arriving late in the box and contributing goals, something West Ham could use more of from midfield.The main question is financial. His wages at Al Shabab could make negotiations complicated, and the Hammers should avoid committing to an expensive long-term contract.But if the structure is sensible, this feels like the kind of low-risk move that could help Nuno Espirito Santo immediately.West Ham cleared to sign 26-year-old on free transfer The post West Ham United target move for Englishman to improve midfield quality appeared first on CaughtOffside.