West Ham United are determined to keep hold of their star playmaker Manuel Lanzini and will strongly resist any approach from Premier League rivals Liverpool for the Argentine, according to a report on the Evening Standard.
Lanzini has stepped up since the departure of Frenchman Dimitri Payet and has become the key man for the Hammers.
His eye for a killer pass as well as for goal has become noticed and Liverpool have been reported to be lining him up to replace Philippe Coutinho should he leave Anfield this summer.
The 24-year-old has become a fan favourite at the Hammers and with manager Slaven Bilic strengthening the squad well, there is no way that they will let Lanzini go as they prepare to challenge for a European spot this season.
The attacking midfielder managed to get his name on the scoresheet eight times last season and also registered two assists but he will be hoping for a lot more in the upcoming season.
There is reason to be excited for West Ham fans as Bilic looks to have assembled a lethal attack by adding Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez to his squad to work alongside Lanzini.
The London club have issued a warning to Liverpool to look elsewhere for a replacement for Coutinho as Lanzini is definitely not for sale.
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