28-yr-old informs friends, he wants a move to West Ham this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com
West Ham United are hoping to sign the French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola this summer and the player has now informed his friends that he has his heart set on joining the Londoners.
According to Football Insider, the Premier League side are now in talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.
The French outfit value the 28-year-old goalkeeper at around £15 million and he could be the ideal long-term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski.
The West Ham star is currently 36 and David Moyes will have to start planning for life without him.
Areola is at the peak of his powers right now and he could sort out the goal-keeping position at West Ham for the foreseeable future.
The 28-year-old has played in the Premier League with Fulham last season and he was quite impressive for the Cottagers.
Areola should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact with the London club next year.
Signing the player on a loan deal with an option to buy next summer would be a no-risk move for the Hammers. If the Frenchman manages to establish himself as a key player. they can then sign him for a reasonable price of £15 million.
The Londoners were heavily linked with a move for the West Brom ace Sam Johnstone as well but the asking price has forced them to look at other alternatives.
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Author:Sai