Some West Ham fans on Twitter want to sign defender Jamaal Lascelles after Newcastle United rejected a bid for him.
West Ham United have reportedly made a bid to sign Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles – and the club’s supporters approve of a move to bring him to the London Stadium
Manuel Pellegrini’s side may have their work cut out trying to land the 24-year-old centre-back due to reported added competition from Everton, while the Magpies do not want to sell one of their star players.
West Ham are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer window after landing Jack Wilshere on Monday and have already signed a centre-back this summer in the shape of powerhouse Issa Diop.
Lascelles does have Premier League experience under his belt and the leadership qualities he’s shown at such a young age at St James’ Park makes him an attractive option.
West Ham were woeful defensively last season and it looks like new manager Pellegrini is quick to fix that area.
Some West Ham supporters on social media are convinced that Lascelles would do just that and be a massive boost in the backline going into next season.
Here is some of the West Ham reaction to the Lascelles speculation:
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