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Andriy Yarmolenko needs to be given more time at West Ham United

Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 25, 2018 ...
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West Ham United are said to be having doubts over the Andriy Yarmolenko deal.

Calum Mallace #16 and Lee Nguyen #24 of Los Angeles FC defend against Andriy Yarmolenko #9 of Borussia Dortmund during the second half of an International friendly soccer match at Banc of...

Andriy Yarmolenko needs to be given more time at West Ham United, before any judgement is made over his transfer.

Former Ukrainian international Hennadiy Orbu has suggested to Expres and he has heard West Ham are ‘sorry’ that they have paid so much for the winger.

He said: “Everything points to the fact that he will soon return to Dynamo Kiev and we will note the fiasco of his foreign career.

“It is unlikely that Yarmolenko will be able to make a bright career in the UK. Unfortunately, he does not even reach the level of West Ham, who are bottom of the table.

“The Londoners are sorry that they paid Borussia Dortmund as much as £17.5m.”

However, West Ham cannot write Yarmolenko off yet, as he is still finding his feet at the London Stadium.

The powerful wide man may not have looked particularly impressive in his first few appearances, but patience could be key.

Dortmund's Ukrainian forward Andriy Yarmolenko celebrates during the German First division Bundesliga football match Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund on December 2, 2017 in Leverkusen,...

Yarmolenko has never played in England before, but his quality has been proven.

The 28-year-old possesses all the attributes required to be a success in the Premier League, as he has pace, power and technical skill.

And West Ham would be foolish to write off Yarmolenko’s chances of living up to his price-tag already, as he could still prove to be a great addition to their squad.

Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham United during the pre-season friendly match between Ipswich Town and West Ham United at Portman Road on July 28, 2018 in Ipswich, England.