West Ham United manager Graham Potter has his heart set on a reunion with Chelsea star Robert Sanchez.
The 27-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has played under Potter at Brighton, and his performances at Chelsea have been underwhelming.
The Blues are looking to get rid of him, and they have been linked with players like Mike Maignan.
Despite being given ample opportunities last season, Sanchez failed to nail down his spot in Enzo Maresca’s team.
Though he is known to be good with his feet, he made a lot of mistakes that led to goals last term and now seems to be on his way out at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are likely to sanction his departure, and West Ham are plotting a summer move for him, according to The Times.
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Why a move to West Ham makes sense for Sanchez
Despite being forced out of Chelsea, Sanchez would want to play regularly at a high level, and West Ham could be the best place for that.
West Ham have talented players and the resources to improve the squad. They are looking to build a formidable squad capable of pushing for a top-half finish next season.
More importantly, Sanchez has played under Potter in the past, and he knows the English manager’s philosophy.
He might be able to settle in quickly and establish himself as an important player for West Ham.
The Hammers had a disappointing season last year, and they finished close to the relegation zone. They will look to bounce back strongly and do well next year and Sanchez could help them do that.
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