West Ham's Freddie Potts not expected to leave Wycombe

The 20-year-old, who joined the Chairboys on a season-long loan from West Ham United, has gained interest from several clubs this month following his stellar performances since returning from injury.

Freddie Potts update:

It's my understanding that Watford are ‘happy with their forward line and midfield, but are looking at their defence’, so another midfielder is ‘unlikely’.

Of course, a lot can change in the next 72 hours and scouts are expected to be at Wycombe tomorrow.

— James Richings (@James_BFP) January 30, 2024

Potts was hurt in the 2-1 FA Cup victory away at Bradford City on November 4, with his next appearance coming in a goalless draw against Leyton Orient on December 29.

And with less than 100 hours until the window shuts, there had been rumours that the midfielder could potentially sign for Watford in the Championship.

However, the Free Press understands that Hornets boss Valerien Ismael is ‘happy with the forward line and midfield, but was looking at the defence’ and that Watford signing another midfielder is ‘unlikely.’

🗞️ EXCLUSIVE!

I understand there is no truth whatsoever in the Freddie Potts to #WatfordFC rumours.

The club have a strong relationship with #WHUFC, and Freddie is here for the season - he’s not going anywhere.#Chairboys pic.twitter.com/fjM4vIHhx2

— The Wycombe Way (@theWycombeWay) January 30, 2024

The Wycombe Way also broke the news today [January 30] that Potts ‘isn’t going anywhere’, ending speculation that will depart.

During his time at Adams Park so far, the West Ham loanee has scored two goals in 25 appearances.

Both of his strikes have come away from home versus Charlton Athletic and Fleetwood Town respectively.