OPINION
West Ham can begin preparations for the 2018/19 season knowing they are in the Premier League and have to make drastic changes to ensure they avoid a relegation scrap again.
The Hammers must fix their problem area in goal, where both loanee Joe Hart and long-serving Adrian flopped at various parts of the season.
Spaniard Adrian can provide a solid competition for the number one spot next year, but the club need to prioritise a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window.
One man that should crop up on their summer wishlist is Alphonse Areola, who has helped Paris Saint-German romp to the Ligue 1 title this season.
News outlet France Football claims that Newcastle United are in the hunt for the 25-year-old and that he could be worth up to £17.6million if he were to leave in the summer.
However, West Ham should ambush their interest in the 6ft 4in colossus and go all out to try bring him to the London Stadium to fix their problem area.
The French shot-stopper is exactly the type of high-profile addition needed in the summer and has some pedigree under his belt.
He has been the first-choice option for French giants PSG this campaign with 21 clean sheets in 43 appearances and the Hammers have to join the queue if he becomes available in the summer.
Areola is already proving himself to be a mature goalkeeper despite being aged just 25 and would certainly help West Ham climb up the league table next season.
