West Ham United look set to make Fulham’s Ryan Fredericks their first summer signing and should follow it up with a move for Celtic star.
West Ham have shown interest in a number of Fulham players this season and were also linked with a bid for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele during the summer and again in the January transfer window.
The Hammers have turned a corner under boss David Moyes and look set to preserve their Premier League status after a rocky season.
Moyes’ reported interest in Cottagers midfield star Tom Cairney was knocked back in January.
But Fulham could be powerless to stop the East Londoners making Ryan Fredericks their first signing of the summer when the 25-year-old is available on a free transfer.
Football.London report that Fredericks is one of Moyes’ top targets – if as is expected he keeps his job beyond May.
West Ham were linked with Fredericks in January but didn’t push for a deal, instead seemingly biding their time to wait until they can land the right back for absolutely nothing in a matter of months.
Fredericks, 25, has been a star for Fulham since his 2015 move from Bristol City, becoming one of the Championship’s most impressive full backs whilst notching five assists in 30 games this season.
And Moyes should also look to use his influence in Scotland to reunited Fredericks with former Fulham teammate Dembele.
The pair struck up a great understanding at Craven Cottage and Fredericks provided assists for many of the Frenchman’s goals in West London.
Celtic are reportedly open to offers for the striker who possesses a key attribute West Ham have been searching for up front for some time… pace.
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