West Ham identify new transfer target amid Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes uncertainty | OneFootball

As big-name stars head for the exit door, a cut-price replacement has been identified

The Hammers are in the market for a winger, with both Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen attracting interest this summer, while Tottenham are said to be increasingly confident of securing a deal for midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

Former West Ham boss David Moyes is believed to be interested in reuniting with Bowen at Everton, while Summerville is set to have his pick of the clubs after impressing with the Netherlands at this summer’s World Cup. Manchester United have been linked.

West Ham need to raise funds following their relegation to the Championship and Standard Sport understands that Fatawu has been identified as a cut-price option after Leicester’s demotion to League One.

The Hammers face plenty of competition for the 22-year-old’s signature, and interest has not yet advanced, as the player assesses his options.

Abdul Fatawu playing for Ghana against England at the World Cup

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The former Sporting wide man contributed nine goals and eight assists in 44 Championship games last season, but was unable to prevent Leicester slipping into the third tier.

He played 24 minutes off the bench as Ghana held England to a frustrating 0-0 draw on Tuesday.

Leicester, like West Ham, are under financial pressure this summer and have already sold Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss to Bundesliga side Stuttgart.

The Foxes recently announced the arrival of manager Russell Martin and will be hoping to secure promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.

West Ham, meanwhile, are set to embark on their first season back in the Championship in 14 years. They will travel to Burnley on the opening weekend.