West Ham news round-up: Kudus replacement found as Paqueta fury emerges
West Ham’s business is set to ramp up in the coming weeks.
Graham Potter‘s side is in need of a major rebuild after a dismal 14th-placed finish in the Premier League last season.
There could be plenty of incomings and outgoings at the London Stadium before the campaign starts as Potter refines his squad to weed out the deadwood and add the required quality.
Here, West Ham Zone rounds up the latest news from 7 July.
West Ham readying ‘significant’ Aguerd exit agreement
Nayef Aguerd could finally seal a West Ham exit, amid increasing interest in his services.
A report from L’Equipe claims that the Moroccan defender is a top target for French side Marseille.
It states that the East London outfit could seek a significant fee, regardless of whether it is a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to purchase.
Liverpool star attracting West Ham interest
West Ham are one of several teams chasing Harvey Elliott, who looks set to leave Liverpool this summer.
A report from La Gazzetta Dello Sport (page 21, 6 July) claims that Potter’s side are interested in the 22-year-old who starred at the Under-21 European Championships with England.
It states that Brighton, Newcastle United, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are their competition for the Anfield ace.
West Ham find Kudus replacement as update shared
West Ham may have sealed their Mohammed Kudus replacement as the Ghananian star closes in on a move to Tottenham.
A report from Sky Sports (7 July) claims that the Irons are interested in Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman.
It states that the former Fulham ace has decided to leave Italy and wants to return to the English top flight, so the Hammers could be an option.
West Ham fury emerges amid Paqueta hearing latest
The Lucas Paqueta hearing is still causing problems for West Ham.
A report from The Sun (7 July) claims that the Hammers are furious with the delay regarding a verdict.
It states that the Brazilian will start pre-season on Tuesday (8 July) with the potential of a lifetime ban still hanging over his head.
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