Mario Husillos is expected to be announced as West Ham’s new transfer chief.
West Ham United manager is reportedly set to bring trusted friend Mario Husillos to the London Stadium as the Hammers new transfer chief – and he should consider bringing some of Malaga’s relegated stars with him.
Malaga, where Husillos has been working, have since been relegated from La Liga after finishing rock bottom in what has been a desperate season for the Spanish outfit.
Football London claim Pellegrini is set to bring Husillos to the London Stadium to oversee transfers, with the Hammers needing a central midfielder, a centre-back and a goalkeeper most importantly.
Joe Hart’s season-long loan from Manchester City failed to prove profitable for both parties, and the England stopper has now returned to City with Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon said to be keen.
It leaves the Hammers with only Adrian to choose from between the sticks, and Husillos should be scouring the market for a new goalkeeper to rival the former Betis stopper.
But he should take a look at Malaga, too, with 32-year-old Roberto available on a free transfer as his contract at Malaga is set to expire at the end of the season.
Six-time Spain Under-21 international Roberto missed just four La Liga games all season and was a rare shining light in a side that managed to pick up only 20 league points.
A three-time Greek champions with Olympiakos, Roberto boasts huge calibre after turning out for the likes of Atletico Madrid and Benfica during his career. At 32, he is now in his peak.
On a free transfer, he would be an excellent signing not only because of his reputation, but because he would free up funds for other areas of the squad that require improvement. Husillos should consider bringing Roberto with him, then.
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