West Ham are still in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola according to a report from L’Equipe.
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The Hammers are allegedly keen to sign the 28-year-old on loan with an option to buy.
PSG would prefer to sell the Frenchman outright to West Ham, however.
David Moyes should be on the look-out for a new number one goalkeeper.
Lukasz Fabianki and Darren Randolph are 36 and 34 respectively. Both keepers are extremely injury prone as well.
Foot Mercato broke the news on Friday that West Ham made an approach to sign Areola.
The links seem to have gone quiet over the last few days, however. Until now…
West Ham still in Areola talks
L’Equipe claims that the East London outfit are trying to get a loan-to-buy deal over the line for the 28-year-old whilst PSG would prefer a straight up sale.
Areola would be a fabulous addition for West Ham. He really impressed in the Premier League last season during a loan spell with Fulham.
The Frenchman is a fine shot-stopper. He is calm and authoritative and is a very good organiser. Areola is very good with the ball at his feet as well.
At 28, the goalkeeper is still yet to reach his prime.
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The PSG ace would be an exceptional signing for West Ham. Let’s just hope that the owners manage to push this one through with the minimum of fuss.
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