Lazaridis wants West Ham to bolster striking ranks

West Ham have wasted no time in the transfer market so far this summer, signing four new players under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini.

The Chilean boss has placed a lot of focus in rejuvenating his defensive ranks with the signings of Issa Diop, Ryan Fredericks and Lukasz Fabianski, while also landing Jack Wilshere on a free transfer from Arsenal.

Former West Ham man Stan Lazaridis has urged the Hammers to now place attention on rebuilding the attacking areas of their side after a season where the Hammers struggled for consistency in the final third.

Speaking to Goal & Omnisport, the Australia ace said:

“The problem with West Ham has been up front, ever since [Dimitri] Payet left they’ve been trying to replace him.

“In the end they’ve escaped relegation and I think there has to be some real good scouting and some good signings, particularly up front and maybe another centre-back.”