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Report: West Ham likely to sell Manuel Lanzini to raise funds

West Ham are likely to sell Manuel Lanzini in the summer to raise funds for potential new signings, .

Lanzini has been more of a peripheral figure at the London Stadium this season. He has only featured twice in the league since the Hammers beat West Brom in mid-January.

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In fact, has only made three league starts all season. So West Ham’s reported stance may not come as a huge surprise to supporters.

, the Argentinian is likely to be sold. It is noted that his departure is expected to help raise funds for potential new signings.

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It is a huge shame that Lanzini’s spell with the Irons looks set to fizzle out in underwhelming fashion.

Unfortunately, injury appeared to scupper the 28-year-old’s development just as he was threatening to become one of the most exciting talents in the Premier League.

There have certainly still been glimpses of what he can do. His stunning equaliser at Tottenham earlier this season will live long in the memory for many.

But he has not come close to replicating the numbers he boasted heading into the 2018 World Cup.

And with West Ham looking to build on such an amazing season, it seems to make sense for all parties for Lanzini to move on in the coming months.