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56 goals and 49 assists over three seasons: West Ham on to a winner with Candreva-Anderson reunion

West Ham United are reportedly chasing Inter Milan winger Antonio Candreva. It is not the first time that the Hammers have been linked with a move for the player. However,, this is the first time Candreva might actually consider a move to the London Stadium. He is reportedly open to a move after seeing his first-team chances at the San Siro dry up.

a deal could be done and

If West Ham did sign Candreva, they would be reuniting him with Felipe Anderson.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 31: Antonio Candreva and Felipe Anderson of Lazio celebrate a goal 2-0 scored by Antonio Candreva during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Stadio San Paolo on May 31, 2015 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

The pair played together for three seasons in Rome and formed a dynamic wing combination. Providing German legend Miroslav Klose with the assists, the trio formed a feared attacking threat.

In the three seasons they played together at Lazio, Anderson and Candreva combined to provide 56 goals and 49 assists.

Such form saw the pair regularly linked with clubs around Europe and now, nearly three years since they last played together, West Ham could pair them together once again.

Hammers fans will hope it proves as fruitful if West Ham do bring in Candreva.