West Ham transfer ‘focus’ shifts as rivals deliver blow

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Published 1st Jul 2022, 10:13 BST

Updated 1st Jul 2022, 19:35 BST

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West Ham United start their pre-season friendlies with a game against Swiss Super League side Servette next Friday.

The Hammers have so far this summer signed defender Nayef Aguerd from Rennes and turned Alphonse Areola’s loan move from PSG into a permanent deal.

David Moyes will be eager to add further additions into his ranks before they start the new Premier League season at home to champions Manchester City on 7th August.

The London club will also be playing in the Europa Conference League in the next campaign after finishing 7th last term meaning they could do with some more depth in their squad.

Former player wanted back

West Ham are keen to bring back Jesse Lingard in preparation for next season.

The England international, 29, is a free agent after parting company with Manchester United.

He is a player who knows the current team well after spending time on loan at the London Stadium last year.

Lingard was a hit with the Hammers and fired nine goals in 16 games in all competitions.

The Daily Mail claim the club’s ‘main focus’ right now is to snap him up on a free transfer.

Transfer target could move to fellow London club

According to 90min, West Ham are interested in Hull City starlet Keane Lewis-Potter.

The England U21 international is a former teammate of Jarrod Bowen, who was lured to the top flight by the Hammers from the Tigers in January 2020 and has since become one of their most prized assets.

However, Hull Live claim Brentford are ‘closing’ in on a deal to sign him in a transfer worth £16million plus add-ons.

Brentford are reportedly in pole position to sign Hull City's Keane-Lewis Potter after they made a £16 million bid for the winger. The likes of Wolves and West Ham have also expressed interest in the 21-year-old. (The Sun) — Brentford are reportedly in pole position to sign Hull City's Keane-Lewis Potter after they made a £16 million bid for the winger. The likes of Wolves and West Ham have also expressed interest in the 21-year-old. (The Sun) | Getty Images

Brentford are reportedly in pole position to sign Hull City's Keane-Lewis Potter after they made a £16 million bid for the winger. The likes of Wolves and West Ham have also expressed interest in the 21-year-old. (The Sun) — Brentford are reportedly in pole position to sign Hull City's Keane-Lewis Potter after they made a £16 million bid for the winger. The likes of Wolves and West Ham have also expressed interest in the 21-year-old. (The Sun) | Getty Images

Pursuit of La Liga ace shelved

West Ham have been linked with a swoop for former AFC Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal.

The Holland international has been a hit since making the switch to Spain last year, scoring 16 goals in 34 games in all competitions.

He may have been identified as a potential replacement for departed winger Andriy Yarmlenko. However, the Daily Mail claim Moyes’ side have pulled out of a move for him for now.

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