There were some crazy transfer rumours linking West Ham with a move for Yaya Toure. And it appears the Hammers aren't done there.
Slaven Blic is reportedly set to spend big in pre-season and is expected to reimburse his squad after the sale of Dimitri Payet.
Reports earlier in the week claimed West Ham are targeting Toure as their major signing of the summer transfer window.
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And it now appears they're set to offer a deal to Pablo Zabaleta. The Argentine is out of contract in the summer, and there has been no dialogue about prolonging his stay.
(Zabaleta has Champions League experience which could prove helpful to West Ham's defence. Image: PA)
West Ham are set to table a cool £100,000-a-week contract to lure the veteran full-back to the London Stadium for next season, according to reports.
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Speaking about his City future, Zabaleta said; "I'm not getting any younger and we see new players coming in for the future." via Sport360.
Continuing to add, "you have to accept it, especially for this club which is so demanding in terms of trying to win trophies. I didn't expect to be here so long."
Zabaleta joined the City revolution from Espanyol and has proved to be a vital player over the years. Though is it the end of his City career?
(Zabaleta has also taken up the Captains armband in Kompany's absence. Image: PA)
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Pep Guardiola is already hellbent on drafting in new talent ahead of the next campaign by identifying a few right-back options.
The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move for Spurs' Kyle Walker who continues to be under mounting speculation about his future.
While the club are also reportedly eyeing up Juventus right-back Sandro. The Brazilian has performed wonders for the Serie A outfit, excelling in the Champions League.
Zabaleta out and Walker or Sandro in?
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One things for sure, it's set to be a busy summer for Pep and Co.
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