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According to a report from the Daily Mail, West Ham boss David Moyes is trying to sell Arthur Masuaku this summer.

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The 26-year-old joined the Hammers from Olympiacos in the summer of 2016 for around £6 million (Sky Sports).

But he has failed to impress at the London Stadium on a consistent basis.

In fairness to Masuaku, he isn’t a left-back. He has actually impressed when deployed in a more attacking role.

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Arthur Masuaku (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

The Democratic Republic of Congo international has often disappointed when he has played in defence. He lacks concentration and his positional sense is very suspect indeed.

Masuaku played 17 Premier League games for West Ham last season, and he racked up one assist in the process (Who Scored).

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Arthur Masuaku (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

In those outings, the 26-year-old averaged 2.4 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, 1.3 clearances and 0.9 dribbles per game (Who Scored).

In truth, he has offered little for the Hammers, regardless of which position he has played.

And the Daily Mail reckons David Moyes wants to move Masuaku on this summer.

Given the current financial climate, £4-5 million for the 26-year-old would represent decent business for West Ham. Especially if it helps Moyes bring in one of his key transfer targets.

That would still represent a loss for the east London outfit on the £6 million they paid for him four years ago, however.