Aston Villa have reportedly identified Joao Palhinha - West Ham's ideal Declan Rice replacement - as a target for the summer, amid interest from other sides...
West Ham are facing a tough situation, as Arsenal’s move for Declan Rice is progressing well and Aston Villa having identified ideal replacement Joao Palhinha as a top target.
Given West Ham finished just six points clear of relegation this season, losing their best player will cause some problems. However, they’re not going to stand in his way,Negotiations appear to be progressing well regarding his move to the Emirates. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has detailed howThe Hammers will want to consolidate for Rice heading out of the door by snaring a good replacement.
Villa’s pull may be greater than West Ham’s, given they finished seven places above them in the league. The Villans’ seventh-placed finish secured Europa Conference League football for next season, but the Hammers’ triumph in that same competition means they’ll be playing Europa League football.
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