Published Aug 17, 2026, 6:10 AM GMT+1

Dominic is a football journalist for Football FanCast, specialising in Premier League reporting, transfer analysis and the EFL. He graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022 with a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.
 

Since leaving university, Dominic has written for several leading football publications, including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, The Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing everything from transfer exclusives and breaking news to in-depth analysis and match coverage.
 

Dominic has previously worked in club media with FC Halifax Town, as well as for The Halifax Courier, where he interviewed figures including Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. He has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.
 

His expertise lies in assessing the credibility of transfer stories, analysing what potential deals mean for clubs on and off the pitch and providing context behind football's biggest talking points. Through years of covering Manchester United and Newcastle United, Dominic has developed an extensive understanding of both clubs, their recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to supporters. His reporting is informed by established relationships across the football industry, providing valuable insight into the game's biggest stories.
 

A Tranmere Rovers supporter, Dominic has a particular passion for the EFL and enjoys covering every level of the English football pyramid.

After losing Callum Wilson, who has signed for Brentford on a free transfer, West Ham are looking to bring in a new cente-forward, and Piroe could tick a lot of boxes.

First and foremost, the 27-year-old is tried and tested at Championship level, picking up 73 goals and 18 assists in 179 second tier games across spells with Leeds and Swansea City.

The one-cap Suriname international, who earns £40,000-a-week at Elland Road, has also received major plaudits from manager Daniel Farke, who said: "It’s not about individual statistics but Joel definitely deserves more praise. He is an unbelievable finisher for us. For me, he is the best finisher in this league and, when it comes to finishing, there is not one player better than him."

Should the Hammers achieve promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt, there are doubts about whether the Leeds man would be able to make the step-up, considering he received just 246 minutes of game time in the top flight last season.

However, Nuno's number one priority will be to return to the Premier League as quickly as possible, which means the Netherlands-born striker could be the ideal addition to his squad, and the Irons are now ramping up their pursuit.

According to a report from Sky Sports, West Ham have now made their first move to sign Piroe, having held talks with Leeds.

The former PSV Eindhoven man could be signed as an alternative to Parrott, as talks regarding a deal for the Irishman have stalled, after a bid of around £17m was rejected earlier this month.

AZ Alkmaar are demanding around £21.5m for their talisman, which means the two clubs aren't too far apart, but talks have stalled following the failed opening offer.

However, should West Ham be willing to return to the negotiating table, the Dublin-born marksman could be an exciting signing, having amassed a whopping 51 goals and 17 assists in 97 matches since joining AZ Alkmaar.

That said, a record of just three goals and one assist in 43 Championship matches prior to signing for the Dutch side isn't exactly impressive, which means signing Piroe could be the safer option.