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West Ham close to double deal for Sam Johnstone and Matheus Pereira West Brom insider claims

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West Brom insiders WBA Report seem to think that Sam Johnstone and Matheus Pereira could imminently be set to join West Ham.

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The Hammers have been heavily linked with moves to sign the Baggies duo over the past few weeks (The Express and Star and The Express).

David Moyes absolutely must bolster his ranks at the London Stadium this summer.

As things stand, the Scot has only brought young players through the door, however.

All that may well be set to change now.

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Pereira and Johnstone West Ham bound?

Baggies insiders West Brom Report suggest that they have it on good authority that the Hammers are leading the chase for both players:

That certainly sounds like good news to us.

West Ham have been very slow in the transfer window so far this summer but things can change very quickly. The thing is, we have all got to trust Moyes until he gives us a reason not to.

Just look at his incredible transfer record since returning to the London Stadium.

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Jarrod Bowen, Tomas Soucek, Vladimir Coufal and Craig Dawson have all been great signings. Meanwhile, Said Benrahma could end up being an inspired addition as well.

Moyes has been getting some stick from some West Ham fans who’ve suggested that he is too slow to act.

A double deal for West Brom duo Johnstone and Pereira would be a great response to those critics, however.