West Ham could sign contracted alternative to Fernandes for free.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, David Sullivan has been keen to use the free transfer market this Summer. Two out of their four new signings have been free agents, namely Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson.

With the club ideally wanting to sign two midfielders before the window shuts, it seems like they may attempt to bring in yet another bosman.

According to reports, the Hammers could sign Roma’s Pellegrini in the coming weeks.

Despite being contracted to the Italian side, they’re said to be willing to let him leave for free in order to free up some wages.

Although he’s 29-years-old, he’d be a solid addition for free, but this shouldn’t distract our Irons from trying to get someone better. As a last resort though, you could do much worse.