West Ham United negotiate deals to sign two international left-backs
West Ham United are looking to add new left-backs to their ranks, as per ExWHUemployee.
The reliable Hammers source wrote on his Patreon (16 July) that the Hammers are in negotiations with two international left-backs, and the club are actively trying to get those deals done.
If the Hammers manage to get those players, it could pave the way for the departures of Arthur Masuaku and Emmanuel Longelo.
Urgency
It seems the Hammers are actively trying to bring more than one left-back this summer, and it seems a very good move from the club.
Aaron Cresswell is not getting younger, and the club need to replace him in the long run.
Masuaku failed to take his chances last season. He is exciting going forward but David Moyes harbours doubt over his defensive qualities.
If the Hammers manage to land one or two left-backs in the coming weeks, the chances are high that Masuaku could be sold in the summer.
West Ham have been linked with a host of players. Calciomercato reported on 11 July that the Hammers are set to battle with London rivals Fulham to sign Juventus defender Luca Pellegrini.
Gazzetta Dello Sport reported on 19 June about West Ham’s interest in the player where it was suggested that The Old Lady could ask for a fee of at least £8.6million for the defender.
Ex suggests that both the player have a “lot of interest elsewhere”, but West Ham are trying to at least “get one of them over the line”. Get it done, Moyes.