West Ham will target Leander Dendoncker again in the summer transfer window as club seek midfielder reinforcements

Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker
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Standard Sport1 February 2018

Following the close of the January transfer window, we caught up with our club experts to identify what plans are in place for this summer.

West Ham made two signings in the January window, with Joao Mario arriving from Inter Milan on loan, while striker Jordan Hugill joined from Preston for an undisclosed fee.

But what could West Ham do this summer? We caught up with Jack Rosser to find out.

“West Ham fans are bound to feel frustration with another window ending in delusion.

“Joao Mario looks a good acquisition and while Jordan Hugill will be an unknown quantity to many, it’s not too long ago the same criticisms were being aimed at Michail Antonio, he fits the bill in terms of the profile David Moyes was chasing. However, more will be expected of the summer window.

“Regardless of who is in the manager’s chair come the summer, the priority remains clear.

“A holding midfielder has been top of the list since the end of last season.

Leander Dendoncker would be a fine addition, though the pressure is once again on the board to find an agreement with Anderlecht after last month’s deal fell through. Filling the midfield void is key, but other issues remain.

“A string of injuries and suspensions in recent years have left the Hammers short in the full-back positions, with improvement required on both sides.

“An added touch of pace would be welcome in the forward line, while all eyes will be on Javier Hernandez after the Mexican and his agent looked to force a move away from the club in January.”

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