Is this how West Ham could line up next season?
West Ham have clinched a move to sign Javier Hernandez, announcing the £16 million move on the club’s official website.
He is the third player to clinch a move to the Hammers in the past week, following Stoke City’s Marko Arnautovic and Joe Hart on a season long loan.
Here is a look at how the Hammers could line up next season after their impressive additions…
Perhaps the most startling aspect of how West Ham could line up next season, is the quality they can afford to leave out.
On the bench if they lined up as above would be Andy Carroll, and last season’s £20 million addition Andre Ayew.
Also missing out would be Pedro Obiang, Angelo Ogbonna, while there would be no place for January flop Robert Snodgrass either.
Out? West Ham United’s Robert Snodgrass
If it highlights a further area to improve, it is to sign a top class defensive midfielder who can replace Mark Noble in the long term.
West Ham’s signings have clearly enhanced their attacking options, with Arnautovic and Hernandez providing a mix of flair and ruthlessness.
Finding a regular goalscorer has been a big problem for the Hammers in recent seasons. The club hope they have finally solved it.
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