Alphonse Areola is expected to join West Ham from Paris Saint-Germain this summer according to a report from Foot Mercato.
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There is still somewhat of a problem, however.
PSG want to sell the 28-year-old outright whilst the Hammers would prefer to bring him to the London Stadium on loan with an option to buy.
David Moyes is expected to be a busy man in the transfer market this summer.
It could be argued that the additions of a centre-forward, a central midfielder and a centre-back should be Moyes’s top three priorities this summer.
It seems as though a new goalkeeper is on the Hammers’ radar. however.
Alphonse Areola expected to join West Ham
Foot Mercato claims that the Frenchman is inching ever closer to a move to the London Stadium.
The Hammers and PSG are still somewhat apart regarding their respective preferences for the type of deal they want.
The French giants want to sell Areola outright.
He could be available for around £20 million this summer (The Sun).
West Ham would prefer to sign the 28-year-old on a season-long loan with an option to buy next year according to Foot Mercato.
Something clearly has to give.
Let’s just hope that Moyes manages to get this one wrapped up by hook or by crook.
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Areola would be a truly brilliant addition for West Ham.
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