“SHOCKING! Four WORLD-CLASS Goalkeepers West Ham is DESPERATE to Sign to Replace Fabianski – You WON’T Believe Who’s on the List!”
West Ham United have decided not to renew Lukasz Fabianski’s contract, choosing to part ways with the experienced goalkeeper.
This move comes despite the Polish veteran stepping up when Alphonse Areola struggled between the sticks.
Areola, who recorded the second-worst goals prevented stat in the Premier League this season (-5.2), remains at the club. The Hammers will hope their faith in him doesn’t prove costly.
With Fabianski departing, West Ham are in the market for a new goalkeeper and must make a smart choice to strengthen their last line of defence. Here are four potential targets the club should seriously consider.
Marcin Bulka (OGC Nice)
Marcin Bulka, formerly of Chelsea, has developed into one of Ligue 1’s standout goalkeepers.
Now playing for OGC Nice, the 25-year-old boasts excellent reflexes and a commanding presence in the box.
Standing at 6ft 6ins, Bulka is an imposing figure and would bring confidence to the Hammers’ backline.
This season, Bulka recorded a goal-prevention value of 2.74 and kept eight clean sheets. He has the qualities to become a long-term asset for West Ham.
However, interest from other clubs could make securing his signature a challenge.
Noah Atubolu (Freiburg)
West Ham scouts have kept a close eye on Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu, a 23-year-old who has impressed in the Bundesliga.
With 10 clean sheets in 26 games and a goals prevented stat of 0.48, Atubolu has shown consistency and maturity beyond his years.
He could soon be knocking on the door for the German national team and already proved his quality against West Ham in the Europa League, particularly in the first leg where he made four crucial saves to earn a clean sheet. His composure and shot-stopping ability make him an exciting prospect.
James Trafford (Burnley)
Should Newcastle United’s interest in James Trafford fall through, West Ham should act fast. The 22-year-old England youth international starred in the Championship, keeping 29 clean sheets in 45 games and conceding just 16 goals.
Trafford recovered well from a tough Premier League spell and is reportedly on West Ham’s radar. Given his potential and recent form, the Irons should go all in to secure his services.
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (Torino)
Torino’s Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has been among Serie A’s elite this season.
The Serbian goalkeeper leads the league in goals prevented (10.6), boasts a 76.3% save rate, and averages 3.6 saves per 90 minutes.
Manchester United have shown interest and may trigger his €20 million (£17m) release clause, but nothing has materialised yet.
West Ham must act swiftly to get ahead in the race for the talented shot-stopper.
