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West Ham United should swoop for Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as an eventual replacement for Pablo Zabaleta.
What’s the word?
At the moment, Manuel Pellegrini has a problem in the right-back position due to a recent injury.
Ryan Fredericks, who moved to the London Stadium from Fulham in the summer, is expected to be on the sidelines for three months with an injury.
Zabaleta is the only first-team choice available, and even though he has been impressive this season, the Hammers will need to start looking at replacements for the 33-year-old.
One player who they should keep a close eye on is Crystal Palace’s Wan-Bissaka.
Why him?
The 20-year-old has only been attracting attention since February 2018 when he made his senior debut.
The Croydon-born right-back has impressed with his pace on the attack, and he is not scared of a tackle.
Wan-Bissaka still has plenty to learn, but he has the quality to play regularly in the Premier League, and perhaps he should be considering a move.
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It is not fair to discount Fredericks, but he would have fierce competition if the Palace youngster was to join Pellegrini’s ranks.
Wan-Bissaka’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2022, which means that the Eagles would be allowed to demand a significant sum.
Despite this, he is certainly a player that West Ham should keep an eye on in preparation for Zabaleta’s eventual retirement.