West Ham are exploring a potential move for Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli this summer, as reporting by The Sun.
The Hammers will undoubtedly be in the market for a shot-stopper this month with Joe Hart not expected to make his loan move from Manchester City a permanent one.
It means Adrian will be the only first-team keeper on the books and will be in need of some competition.
It is believed, as per The Sun’s report, that Bettinelli impressed David Moyes when he watched Fulham’s 2-0 home win over Leeds United on Tuesday night and the club are now weighing up an approach for the 25-year-old’s services.
Although Moyes’ Hammers contract expires at the end of the current campaign, the fact he is actively scouting players is a huge hint that he will be signing an extended deal in the summer. Bookmakers offers uk seem undecided on whether he will actually stay or go at this time.
A deal for the shot-stopper would most likely hinge on Fulham failing to win promotion from the Championship, with the appeal of top-flight football one of West Ham’s biggest carrots in a potential deal.
Bettinelli, who is valued at £1.8m by transfermarkt.com, has conceded just 14 goals and kept nine cleans sheets in 20 Championship appearances this term.
