West Ham sign PSG’s Carlos Soler after offloading Aguerd and Ward-Prowse
West Ham wrapped up the loan signing of the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler after managing to offload Nayef Aguerd to Real Sociedad and James Ward-Prowse to Nottingham Forest.
Julen Lopetegui was keen to add creativity in midfield but his hopes of bringing in Soler were dependent on outgoings. West Ham were able to sign the Spaniard after loaning out Ward-Prowse and Aguerd for the season.
Kurt Zouma is set to join the Saudi Pro League side Al-Orobah on loan.
The deal for Soler does not include an option or obligation to make it permanent. The Spain international was available after falling out of favour at PSG. Lopetegui remained determined to sign the former Valencia player despite West Ham holding talks over a loan for Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka.
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