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title: "West Ham United: Journalist relays Alphonse Areola claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2021-07-14T10:10:48Z"
modified: "2021-07-14T10:10:48Z"
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# West Ham United: Journalist relays Alphonse Areola claim

**Writing on[Twitter](https://twitter.com/hadrien_grenier/status/1414713895583891460), Le10 Sport journalist Hadrien Grenier has relayed a West Ham United transfer update involving Paris-Saint Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham in goalkeeper hunt…

Despite current number one Lukasz Fabianski recently signing a contract extension at West Ham, manager David Moyes has been tipped to target his eventual successor this window ([football.london](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/west-ham-sam-johnstone-transfer-20728213)).

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Before the links to Areola, West Ham were eyeing a move for [West Bromwich Albion ace Sam Johnstone](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/west-ham-sam-johnstone-transfer-20728213), but news then emerged of their interest in the Frenchman as [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a2559275004693133718-psg-sergio-ramos-a-une-partie-de-la-recette-pour-remporter-la-ligue-des-champions) broke news of a possible loan-to-buy deal.

### The Latest: Grenier relays Areola update…

Writing on Twitter, Grenier has now relayed a claim from L’Equipe detailing an update on the Hammers’ pursuit of Areola this summer.

[West Ham updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-updates/)

It is in fact ‘100% confirmed’ by the big French news outlet that West Ham have in fact entered into discussions for the 28-year-old.

However, while West Ham would like to agree an initial loan with the option to buy, PSG are said to want a straight sale as they look to shift their deadwood.

“It’s 100% CONFIRMED by L’Equipe: West Ham has entered into discussions with PSG for Alphonse Areola,” [relayed Grenier on his social media](https://twitter.com/hadrien_grenier/status/1414713895583891460).

“The English club would like a loan with an option to buy when Paris would prefer a sale. Negotiations will continue.”

### The Verdict: Priority?

While finding Fabianski’s eventual heir is important, we believe West Ham should be prioritising the signing of a striker – especially given Michail Antonio’s [worrying injury record](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michail-antonio/verletzungen/spieler/104124) last season.

As well as this, Areola is on a reported £147,000-per-week according to [Salary Sport](https://salarysport.com/football/player/alphonse-areola/), so the Irons may have some work to do when it comes to agreeing on suitable personal terms.

The new season officially begins a month from now and it’s safe to say GSB still have plenty of work to do in terms of incomings.

***In other news: ‘I beg you’, ‘Please sign him’…West Ham fans plead for ‘crazy bargain’ after update, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-fans-flock-to-claim-on-adam-hlozek/)***