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title: "West Ham: Dharmesh Sheth shares Alphonse Areola update on live TV"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-06-19T10:35:15Z"
modified: "2022-06-19T10:35:15Z"
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# West Ham: Dharmesh Sheth shares Alphonse Areola update on live TV

**Speaking live on Sky Sports (via [Football Daily](https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1537770446191460353?s=21&t=J0O37he_f4bfeMfqn9IuKA)), journalist Dharmesh Sheth has shared the very latest on [West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) and their attempts to seal goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on a permanent deal from Paris-Saint Germain.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham prepare…

David Moyes will be looking to build upon his team’s brilliant run to the Europa League semi-finals last term whilst maintaining their place among the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/)‘s elite.

West Ham narrowly missed out on another place in the Europa League for next season, falling just short to Manchester United on the final day of 2021/22, with Moyes and co having to settle for a place in the Europa Conference League.

As they gear up for what looks set to be an interesting 2022/23 season, it is believed that the east Londoners have closed in on their first major signing this summer in Rennes star Nayef Aguerd, as per [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1538287971790618624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).

### The Latest: Areola agreement also ‘being worked on’…

Amid the Morocco international’s pending arrival, it is also believed that West Ham are working on an agreement to seal loanee goalkeeper Areola on a permanent deal.

Speaking to Sky Sports (via [Football Daily](https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1537770446191460353?s=21&t=J0O37he_f4bfeMfqn9IuKA)), Sheth explained: *“You’ll remember last summer they signed Areola from PSG, on loan, with the option to buy for £11 million.*

*“Now it’s likely they will trigger that option once personal terms are finalised with Areola. The one sticking point at the moment is that there are a couple of other clubs starting to show a bit of an interest in Areola.*

*“But, I think West Ham do remain hopeful of getting a deal over the line.* *So Aguerd looks like it’s happening, Areola being worked on.”*

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### The Verdict: Get it done…

While the Frenchman was an understudy to untouchable Irons stopper Lukasz Fabianski in the English [top flight](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lukasz-fabianski/leistungsdaten/spieler/29692), Areola proved himself a fantastic alternative in [cup competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alphonse-areola/leistungsdaten/spieler/120629).

The 29-year-old pulled off some [memorable performances](https://www.westhamzone.com/matchday/steve-mcmanaman-stunned-by-alphonse-areola-for-west-ham-v-sevilla/) during West Ham’s run in Europe last season and Moyes may well have a ready-made heir for the ageing Fabianski if the Hammers can finalise a permanent deal.

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An outlay of £11m could be a shrewd investment on GSB’s part, and we believe that sealing Areola on a permanent basis is a must.

***In other news: ‘Keep being told’ – ExWHUemployee says West Ham are eyeing a ‘sensational’ player move, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-exwhuemployee-makes-ward-prowse-claim/)***