Three players West Ham can sign to solve midfield problems
West Ham United have been rather inactive in the transfer market where they have signed just two players, defender Nayef Aguerd and goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
One of the areas David Moyes would’ve been eager to strengthen is midfield as Mark Noble has already retired whereas Alex Kral has returned to Spartak Moscow.
We are bringing you a list of three players who could be a solution to the midfield problem at the London Stadium.
Youri Tielemans
West Ham are contemplating a move for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to the Mirror’s print edition.
If you want to see how impressive he was in the 2020-21 season, you just need to check out the winner he scored against Chelsea in the FA Cup final which was definitely worthy of winning any competition.
The Belgium international not only has been a trusted soldier for Brendan Rogers at Leicester but also for his international team.
Considering that he is incredible on the ball and Moyes builds a counter-attacking system, Tielemans can be an effective signing.
Oleksandr Zinchenko
The Hammers are one of the clubs to have been linked with Manchester City’s midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko, according to the Daily Mail.
Despite playing the majority of his City career as a fullback, Zinchenko can also be a brilliant midfield signing. He has the tendency to operate in the middle of the park because of his insane passing range and creativity.
The Irons have had a bid turned down for Lille maestro Amadou Onana, according to Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth.
The 20-year-old was one of the standout players for the club in the French League.
Despite not being able to defend the Ligue 1 title, Lille had plenty of good performances last season and Onana was an integral part of the majority of those performances.
Alongside the defence, the biggest talking point of West Ham is the midfield. They have to get it sorted and for that, they need to bring in a player who is already aware of the league and the environment.
Tielemans understands the dimensions of the Premier League and also has been pivotal in crunch games for Leicester, such as the 2021 FA Cup final.
Therefore, the best fit in terms of solidifying the midfield is Tielemans who could form an excellent partnership with the likes of Declan Rice.