Former Millwall loanee linked with West Ham United transfer

Former Millwall loanee Dan Ballard is being linked with a summer switch to West Ham United.

The 23-year-old centre-back spent the 2021-22 season on loan with the Lions from Arsenal before making a permanent move to Sunderland for £2million.

And now reports claim that West Ham have targeted the Northern Ireland international.

It has been claimed that there is also overseas interest in Ballard.

He made 31 appearances for Millwall, his impact only slightly dampened by being sidelined with a couple of knee niggles.

Ballard played 19 times in the Championship for Sunderland last season but had an extended time out with a broken foot.

A hamstring injury then wiped out the end of his campaign, last featuring in a 1-1 draw against Luton on March 18.