West Ham have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Alejandro Grimaldo

West Ham have joined Manchester Metropolis within the race to signal Benfica left-back Alejandro Grimaldo.

With Kyle Walker reaching the latter levels of his profession, we might see Joao Cancelo return to his favoured right-back place within the close to future. Naturally, a brand new left-back could be crucial, and based on i Information, Manchester Metropolis have been supplied the possibility to signal Grimaldo this summer season.

Now, Manchester Metropolis might face some competitors to safe his signature, with journalist Dean Hones confirming to GiveMeSport that West Ham are contemplating a transfer for Grimaldo, in the event that they fail to signal Filip Kostic.

The 26-year-old would offer competitors for Aaron Cresswell, after Arthur Masuaku was allowed to go away the membership on mortgage.

Nevertheless, West Ham not too long ago introduced the signing of Maxwel Cornet, who has been utilised in a wing-back place at occasions in his profession.

Cornet is healthier in ahead positions, however might be a helpful choice to supply cowl for Cresswell.

Grimaldo is able to defending adequately in addition to offering a menace going ahead, making him a perfect wing-back if West Ham preserve the system they used so often final season.