Priced at 4/1: Why West Ham must re-sign goalkeeper as back-up for Hart – view
COMMENT By Will Butcher
West Ham would solve their goalkeeping dilemma by bringing veteran goalkeeper Rob Green back to east London from Championship outfit Leeds.
The Sunderland Echo claim Simon Grayson’s Black Cats are looking to pinch the 37-year-old ahead of their Championship opener against Derby County on August 4.
However, bookmakers Bet Victor claim West Ham are joint second favourites to sign Green at a price of 4/1, behind Sunderland who are evens.
They join Arsenal and Middlesbrough at fours, while Bournemouth are slightly back at 6/1 as Green’s future at Elland Road remains in doubt following the signing of German Felix Wiedwald.
The Hammers have already completed four signings this summer in proven Premier League talents Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez.
But they could look to add a fifth to give England goalkeeper Hart back-up during the 2017-18 season.
Football Insider believes Green would be the perfect replacement for Hart ahead of the upcoming season for three reasons, including the latest on the future of Adrian: