However, West Ham are concerned they will struggle to convince Gomes to join them even if they agree a deal with Barcelona. Pellegrini believes that more quality in midfield would help West Ham build on finishing 10th in his first season. West Ham are also tracking the Alavés centre-back Guillermo Maripán and have signed David Martin on a free transfer from Millwall. The goalkeeper will compete with Roberto, who joined West Ham from Espanyol on a free last week, to be Lukasz Fabianski’s deputy. The Switzerland midfielder had failed to establish himself as a regular starter since moving to West Ham from Sion in 2016.

Source: The Guardian June 03, 2019 11:42 UTC