Written by @hayds_ soon to be posting as @_cbab

The upcoming season is just a month away. A month in which to secure the quality players we need to give ourselves the best chance to progress on last season’s 10^th placed finish.

So, we can finally draw a line under the Maxi Gomez saga, he has chosen the Paella over the Pie and Mash. Adios Amigo.

But who now?

European Under-21 Championship winner Pablo Fornals has already joined and has all the talent necessary to prove himself to be a great addition to the team.

With the transfer window coming to a close earlier than usual, on the 8^th August, it puts intense pressure on Premier League clubs to wrap up deals quickly now.

Following the disappointment of missing out on Gomez, West Ham will be urgently targeting alternatives. Personally, I hope the fact that their pursuit of the Uruguayan being so public doesn’t come back to bite them. The entire world now knows they’re willing to spend €50million on a striker. Not a great place to start negotiating from, especially with less than a month left to go.

Here’s a curveball suggestion –  how about Mauro Icardi? Whilst there are no known links to the Argentinian, he has been put up for sale for €60m by Inter Milan following a strained relationship with fans and board alike. West Ham have always liked a “ba**ard” (until they ask for more money and leave) and Icardi has all the attributes: fearless and tenacious on the pitch and a real big character both on and off.

What do you think?