West Ham United look set to narrowly miss out on a top-half finish in Manuel Pellegrini’s first season in charge, but the Hammers already have more points than in last term with three games to spare.
There has been a clear improvement since August but with visible flaws still lingering in the squad, West Ham are set to re-enter the transfer market this summer for reinforcements.
The club has been mainly linked with full-backs, centre-midfielders and strikers as we approach the close season and it’s understandable why.
Now 34, Pablo Zabaleta is nearing the end of his playing career while Ryan Fredericks hasn’t looked the finished article since his move from Fulham.
In the middle of the park, 19-year-old prodigy Declan Rice is expected to secure a big-money move following a breakout season for club and country with both Manchester clubs interested.
After missing out on Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez last summer, the Hammers may have been leapfrogged in the race for his signature but there are worthy alternatives Pellegrini will fancy.
With all of that in mind, we’ve had a go at predicted West Ham’s starting XI on the first day of the 2019-20 season.
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