West Ham's search for a new full back is set to intensify following the injury to Aaron Cresswell.
The left back was ruled out for up to four months yesterday following a horror tackle by Karlsruher midfielder Grischa Promel in Saturday's 3-0 friendly win.And the club have already began the hunt for a replacement, with the likes of Walsall's Rico Henry and Leeds United's highly-rated Charlie Taylor just two players being considered as potential replacements for the injured Cresswell.
Also thought to be on the radar are Norwich City's experienced duo Robbie Brady and Martin Olsson, that latter of whom has been linked with a move to West Ham on several occasions previously.
Prior to the injury, the 26-year-old Liverpudlian had missed just one game in two seasons for the Hammers.
* Lyon have rejected a €35million bid from Arsenal for Hammers target Alexandre Lacazette. The Lyon striker looks set to remain at his current club, who responded to news of the Gunners bid by stating: "OL will keep Alexandre Lacazette who is irreplaceable and who is one of the main leaders in Bruno Genesio’s squad."
* West Ham continue to be linked with Swansea forward Andre Ayew, who is said to be interesting several Premier League clubs. The 26-year-old is believed to be looking to move on this summer but Swans boss Francesco Guidolin is hoping to persuade the former Marseille man to remain at the club. Andre is a good guy and a good player," he said. "I hope he stays with us, but I don't know."
* Wissam Ben Yedder's future looks no closer to being resolved despite (disputed) rumours that he is set to sign for either Sevilla or Arsenal emerging from Africa overnight (via Canal +’s Ludo Deroin). GFFN insist that Ben Yedder is still being chased by a number of clubs including West Ham and Leicester, who are said to have held brief talks with representatives of the player in recent days.
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