West Ham reportedly have the ‘option to re-sign’ on loan goalkeeper Alphonse Areola next season.
The 29-year-old has spent the season at the London Stadium from Paris Saint-Germain but has failed to usurp Lukasz Fabianski as number one.
Instead, the World Cup-winning stopper has acted as a reliable understudy to the experienced Pole and has been limited to cup outings.
According to a report from The Athletic, as cited by Roshane Thomas on Twitter, the Hammers could still bring the Frenchman back next season.
EXCL: West Ham have the option to re-sign Alphonse Areola on loan for next season. #WHUFC https://t.co/h0ABeGbs7y
— Roshane Thomas (@RoshaneSport) March 21, 2022
The report claims that West Ham are ‘keen to convert’ the three-cap France ace into a permanent Iron and could do so for £11million this summer.
So far this season Areola has made 14 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £10.8million (Transfermarkt), signing the Parisian ace for the mooted fee would be a superb deal.
Despite being unable to oust Fabianski, Areola has impressed when called upon this term and could therefore be viewed as the long term replacement for the 36-year-old.
Perhaps another initial loan in order to save funds before eventually triggering the permanent move would be the wisest option for West Ham at this stage.
