Areola

West Ham United are hoping to sign Alphonse Areola this summer and he has now informed his friends that he has his heart set on joining the Londoners. According to Football Insider, the Premier League club are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season. The French outfit value the 28-year-old goalkeeper at around £15 million and he could be the ideal long-term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski. The West Ham star is now 36 and David Moyes must start planning for life without him. Areola is at the peak of his powers and could sort out the goalkeeping position at West Ham for the foreseeable future. He played in the Premier League with Fulham last season and was quite impressive despite the club suffering relegation. Areola should be ...

West Ham United are close to completing the signing of French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. The 28-year-old was on loan at Fulham last season and produced some impressive performances despite their relegation. According to The Athletic, West Ham are looking to finalise a loan with an option to buy deal with Paris Saint-Germain. The Hammers tried to sign Sam Johnstone from West Bromwich Albion, but their bid was turned down. Areola was identified as the alternative target. PSG have Gianluigi Donnarumma and Keylor Navas in their squad, and the Frenchman is unlikely to get any game time at the Ligue 1 club next season. A move away from PSG would be ideal for his future, and he could be the long term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski at West Ham. Areola needs to play regularly at this stage of hi...

West Ham United are interested in signing the French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola this summer. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper was on loan at Fulham last season and he managed to impress with his performances. The 28-year-old is unlikely to start regularly for PSG next season and he needs to leave the French club in order to play regular first-team football. A move to West Ham could be ideal for the shot-stopper. He could challenge Lukasz Fabianski for the starting berth and eventually establish himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Hammers. According to L’Equipe, the Premier League side are keen on signing the 28-year-old goalkeeper on a loan deal with an option to buy and they have already contacted his club regarding a summer transfer. It is no surprise that the Hammers are lo...