More bad news for West Ham after Alphonse Areola is dealt major blow

Hammers’ hopes of signing Alphonse Areola on a permanent deal suffer fresh setback

West Ham have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Alphonse Areola after the goalkeeper suffered a hamstring injury in training with the France squad.

The 29-year-old has been in impressive form for the Hammers this season, keeping five clean sheets in 11 Premier League appearances.

But his hopes of securing a permanent move to the London Stadium have been dealt a setback after he picked up the injury during a training session with the France squad.

Areola’s injury is a major blow for West Ham

Areola’s injury is a major blow for West Ham, who are keen to sign the goalkeeper on a permanent deal.

The Hammers have been impressed with Areola’s performances this season and see him as a long-term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski.

However, Areola’s injury could now force West Ham to look at other options in the transfer market.

Areola is expected to be out for several weeks

Areola is expected to be out for several weeks with the hamstring injury.

This means he is likely to miss West Ham’s next three Premier League games against Manchester United, Brighton and Newcastle.

It is also a blow to Areola’s hopes of making the France squad for the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

West Ham will now have to decide whether to wait for Areola or sign a new goalkeeper

West Ham will now have to decide whether to wait for Areola to return from injury or sign a new goalkeeper.

The Hammers have been linked with a number of goalkeepers in recent weeks, including Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga and Manchester United’s Dean Henderson.

However, it is unclear whether West Ham will be willing to spend big on a new goalkeeper given their current financial situation.