Hammers want Lanzini tied down fast
The £200 million euros PSG switch for Neymar has apparently increased Barcelona’s interest for Phillipe Coutinho and there has been a long term belief that Lanzini is Liverpool’s favoured replacement should that take place.
Despite him having three years left on his Hammers deal the board have been trying to tie the Argentine down to a new deal.
They are still waiting for him to agree and are now believed to be ready to make this their number one priority whilst apparently keeping an eye on Ross Barkley’s Everton situation.
The Toffees midfielder has no future at the club and could become a loan or permanent target for us should the worst Lanzini scenario unfold.
The midfielder’s absence from the Hammers team since suffering a minor injury during a pre-season game is also being viewed with some cynicism by fans as the Liverpool story rumbles on.
Since the start of the year the Hammers prioritised handing new deals to three of their best players, Lanzini, Pedro Obiang and Michael Antonio.
Midfielder Pedro Obiang and Michail Antonio have put pen to paper on new long term deals but Lanzini still hasn’t agreed terms