Gobsmacking Kudus revelation: The Hammers new signing was offered around Europe before joining West Ham.
Ex brings early team news
West Ham fans are eagerly awaiting the team announcement from David Moyes with two questions hanging over the starting eleven for the match against Aston Villa.
ExWHUEmployee is suggesting that Edson Alaerez will definitely play despite suggestion he may be suffering fatigue issues following international action.
However, a bigger question hangs over Mohammad Kudus who is looking for his first Premier League start since arriving at the London Stadium.
Manager David Moyes suggested he may be very close to making his debut since arriving at the club from Ajax.
Early team news from Ex
That of course will depend largely on Michail Antonio’s fitness aftert international duty so a fascinating decision is on its way. Should he be selected then expect Jarrod Bowen to play up front
Villa have Nicolo Zaniolo available although Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey are out for the midland team.