West Ham are in the process of finalising a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola according to a report from Foot Mercato.
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Hammers boss David Moyes really does need to strengthen his goalkeeping department at the London Stadium this summer.
Lukasz Fabianski and Darren Randolph are 36 and 34 respectively and both have experienced real problems with injuries over the past two years.
That will be a real worry for the West Ham fans.
It seems as though David Moyes is acting fast to address those particular concerns.
West Ham finalising deal to sign Alphonse Areola
Foot Mercato claims that the Hammers are in the process of finalising a deal that would see the 28-year-old move to the London Stadium on a season long loan.
The East London outfit will also have an option to buy the Frenchman included in the deal.
Areola is valued at around £20 million by PSG (The Sun). Whether that will be the fee included in the option clause is unclear, however.
The 28-year-old goalkeeper spent last season on loan with Fulham and he really impressed.
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.
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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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