West Ham’s £240.6m-rated starting XI if the transfer rumours are true including Fulham, Leicester City and Southampton stars
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West Ham are in the Europa League next season after winning the Europa Conference League last term. They have the chance to bolster their squad now the transfer window is open for business.
The Hammers have naturally been linked with a few new signings over recent times. Here is a look at their best starting XI if the rumours are true...
GK: Łukasz Fabiański
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RB: Bryan Reynolds, Roma
The USA international is believed to be on the radar, as per The Athletic, and the 21-year-old would be a useful long-term option in defence.
CB: Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen
Sky Sports Germany have claimed that the Hammers are interested in luring the Bundesliga ace over to England to bolster their options at the back.
CB: Nayef Aguerd
The Morocco international, who switched to the London Stadium a year ago, has adapted well to life in the Premier League and is a key member of the starting XI.
LB: Emerson
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CM: Joao Palhinha, Fulham
West Ham are reportedly keen on the Portugal international as a potential replacement for Declan Rice but Fulham want a whopping £90million for his signature, as per a report by the Daily Mail.
CM: James Ward-Prowse, Southampton
Football Insider reported earlier in June that Moyes is keen on signing James Ward-Prowse following Southampton’s relegation to the Championship.
RW: Jarrod Bowen
He scored the winner for the London club in their Europa Conference League final win over Fiorentina in Prague.
CAM: Lucas Paqueta
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LW: Harvey Barnes, Leicester City
He is being linked with West Ham, as per The Telegraph, and Leicester City will face a real battle to keep hold of him.
ST: Habib Diallo, Strasbourg
The striker is said to be on the Hammers’ radar according to French news outlet L’Equipe. He scored 20 goals in all competitions in the last campaign.
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