Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as the manager of West Ham United, replacing David Moyes. Lopetegui is expected to make significant changes to the squad, with several high-profile players linked with moves to the London Stadium. Former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is reportedly a target, with talks ongoing between the two parties. If a deal can be reached, it would be a major coup for West Ham, as Kante is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the world. He has won the Premier League title with both Leicester City and Chelsea and was a key member of the France team that won the 2018 World Cup.Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as the manager of West Ham United, replacing David Moyes. Lopetegui is expected to make significant changes to the squad, with several high-profile players linked with moves to the London Stadium. Former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is reportedly a target, with talks ongoing between the two parties. If a deal can be reached, it would be a major coup for West Ham, as Kante is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the world. He has won the Premier League title with both Leicester City and Chelsea and was a key member of the France team that won the 2018 World Cup. West Ham are also said to be interested in signing Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman, and Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. If the club can secure these signings, it would represent a significant investment in the squad and could help them challenge for a higher position in the Premier League next season. Lopetegui is also reportedly keen to bolster his defense, with the club linked with a move for former Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth. With Danny Ings potentially leaving the club, Sorloth could be seen as a replacement. If West Ham can manage to complete all of these transfers, it would represent a major overhaul of the squad and could see them emerge as a genuine force in the Premier League next season.
Julen Lopetegui took charge at the London Stadium in May, replacing the departing David Moyes, and already has a host of big names in his sights
West Ham can expect a stunning new XI this season as new manager Julen Lopetegui looks to bring in a host of big names in a rebuild that could cost £125million.
The Spain manager took over in May as replacement for David Moyes, who was sacked at the end of the season after a disappointing campaign that saw the Hammers finish ninth.
According to the Guardian, Lopetegui wants to overhaul his new squad to push them higher up the table and could make a big impact by bringing back former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante.
Kante was a revelation in the Premier League, winning the title with both Leicester City and Chelsea and producing some superb performances in midfield before joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad last summer.
The report states that talks are ongoing between the two parties, but that the Hammers would have to pay around £20million if they want the 33-year-old.
Kante’s arrival would mean a busy summer for the club’s recruiting team, with Wolves defender Max Kilman having already been signed for around £40m, while teenage winger Luis Guilherme has also arrived from Palmeiras for around £25m.
But the streak isn’t over yet, with the club now considering a move for Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, with talkSport claiming the Hammers are keen to sign the Englishman for £25m.
West Ham are reportedly in talks to bring N’Golo Kante to the club for £20m(
And Lopetegui is also said to be keen to bolster his defence, with the report adding that the club are also attempting to lure Man United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to east London as part of their transfer shake-up. The England international is believed to cost West Ham around £15m.
If West Ham manage to land Kante and add Nelson and Wan-Bissaka to the existing deals for Kilman and Guilherme, the total summer outlay will be £125m.
And according to the talkSport report, the Londoners are also said to be eyeing a move for former Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth, with Danny Ings in danger of leaving.
New West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui could oversee a £125m squad rebuild(
A new-look West Ham team – should Lopetegui achieve all of his goals – could field Areola in goal, with Wan-Bissaka at right-back and Kilman in central defence alongside Kurt Zouma.
Lopetegui would then face a dilemma in midfield, but could start N’Golo Kante alongside the impressive Edson Alvarez, while Tomas Soucek could be on the bench.
In attack, he could play Guilherme on the left flank, flanked by Muhammad Kudus or James Ward-Prowse. Nelson could also play on the right.
West Ham are also on the lookout for a new striker, but for now they have the option of fielding Michail Antonio or Jarrod Bowen as outright attackers.
Possible West Ham XI: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Zouma, Emerson, Kante, Alvarez, Guilherme, Kudus, Bowen, Antonio
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