Expected window: summer 2027
Tobias Moi to West Ham United
Last update: 27 days ago
Evidence score
West Ham United are monitoring Viking FK central midfielder Tobias Moi, whose contract runs to December 2029. Ontheminute.com (7 Oct) lists West Ham, Middlesbrough and Birmingham City as interested parties, while bet365 News UK reported that West Ham had joined Birmingham and Middlesbrough in keeping tabs on the player.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent6/10
Last update 27 days ago
What we know
West Ham United are monitoring Viking FK central midfielder Tobias Moi, whose contract runs to December 2029. Ontheminute.com (7 Oct) lists West Ham, Middlesbrough and Birmingham City as interested parties, while bet365 News UK reported that West Ham had joined Birmingham and Middlesbrough in keeping tabs on the player.
The first report appeared on 27 Sep from bet365 News UK, describing a negotiation‑stage watch. On 29‑30 Sep Green Street Hammers and West Ham World echoed the monitoring claim, both noting that no formal approach had been made. Ontheminute.com expanded the picture on 7 Oct, adding Middlesbrough and Birmingham to the list and again stating that no offer has been tabled. All three later sources agree that a formal bid has not yet arrived; West Ham World and Ontheminute.com explicitly say no formal approach or offer has been made.
No formal offer has been made, per Ontheminute.com.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 27 Sept 2026, bet365 News UK, citing On the Minute.
- 1 independent source behind it (Ontheminute.com); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 27 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontheminute.com 07/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Middlesbrough, Birmingham City and West Ham have also been credited with interest. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| West Ham World 30/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | West Ham are reportedly keeping tabs on 20-year-old midfielder Tobias Moi, although the interest remains at an early stage and no formal approach has yet been made. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Ontheminute.com |
| Green Street Hammers 29/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | West Ham monitoring Tobias Moi's development with no formal approach yet Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Ontheminute.com |
| bet365 News UK 27/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | West Ham have joined Birmingham and Middlesbrough in keeping tabs on the player Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Cites On the Minute |
Timeline
- 07 Oct 2026 · Ontheminute.comMiddlesbrough, Birmingham City and West Ham have also been credited with interest.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · West Ham WorldWest Ham are reportedly keeping tabs on 20-year-old midfielder Tobias Moi, although the interest remains at an early stage and no formal approach has yet been made.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ontheminute.com. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Green Street HammersWest Ham monitoring Tobias Moi's development with no formal approach yet
Repeats reporting attributed to Ontheminute.com. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · bet365 News UKWest Ham have joined Birmingham and Middlesbrough in keeping tabs on the player
Repeats reporting attributed to On the Minute. Stage: negotiation
Does West Ham United need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders West Ham United already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (6)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arne Engels | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Soungoutou Magassa | Defensive Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Edson Álvarez | Defensive Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Mohamadou Kanté | Defensive Midfield | 21 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Tomáš Souček | Defensive Midfield | 31 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Lewis Orford | Central Midfield | 20 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Edson Álvarez (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · back from loan at Fenerbahce
- Arne Engels (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Celtic FC · €25.75m
- Lewis Orford (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from West Ham United U21 · fee undisclosed
- James Ward-Prowse (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Burnley FC
- Soungoutou Magassa (Defensive Midfield)2025/26 · from AS Monaco · €17.00m
- Mohamadou Kanté (Defensive Midfield)2025/26 · from West Ham United U21 · fee undisclosed
- Freddie Potts (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from West Ham United U21 · fee undisclosed
- Mateus Fernandes (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Southampton FC · €52.25m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 27 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 07 Oct 2026 (26 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- December 2029
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Tobias Saliou Séne Moi
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- Game Changer FA