West Ham could exploit financial crisis by signing world-class ‘new Hazard’ for just £12.4m

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West Ham United need to make some big transfer moves in the January transfer window.

Julen Lopetegui has made an inauspicious start to life in charge of West Ham, and it’s still uncertain as to whether he will be in charge at the London Stadium by the time that January rolls around.

The Spaniard is under real pressure right now, after the mauling from Arsenal on Saturday.

Worryingly, he suggested that we were unlucky to lose so heavily in that game – I’m hoping he wasn’t saying the same thing to the players in the dressing room.

Performances obviously must improve, but the squad needs to be strengthened as well.

I would like to see the average age of the group brought down significantly this winter.

And it seems like that’s exactly what Lopetegui wants to do as well.

West Ham could sign world-class ‘new Hazard’ for just £12.4m

The Hammers could well have a truly incredible bargain deal lined up.

The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Lopetegui needs to make some moves.

And one unbelievably talented player is said to be on the Spaniard’s radar this winter.

According to a report from The Athletic, West Ham could make a move to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon.

We were actually linked with a move to sign him back in the summer.

The Hammers are set to take advantage of the Ligue 1 outfit’s financial crisis by lodging a bid for the attacker.

Lyon apparently could sell the 21-year-old for just £12.4 million, and the France under-21 international would be the perfect replacement for Lucas Paqueta, if we do indeed sell the Brazilian.

A report has claimed the Hammers are open to moving the 27-year-old on for around £25 million.

Rayan Cherki would be a stunning signing for West Ham

The Lyon star possesses sensational technical ability.

He is a mercurial play-maker who is capable of making things happen out of nothing.

Cherki is at his best when operating in the number 10 position, but he can play out on both wings as well if need be.

That kind of versatility makes the £12.4 million fee required to sign him even more of a bargain.

Football Talent Scout have described the Frenchman as a ‘world-class’ player.

Meanwhile, he has been compared to Eden Hazard by French football expert Jonathan Johnson.

If West Ham manage to sign Rayan Cherki, I think it will be a big statement move.