"West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up Atalanta attacking midfielder Nicola Zalewski as a potential replacement for Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian playmaker has just left West Ham to return to his former club Flamengo, in what could end up being a bit of a blow for Nuno Espirito Santo if he doesn't land a replacement. Still, it seems the Hammers have identified someone who could come in and fill that role in the form of Atalanta star Zalewski, according to Gianluca Di Marzio."
"The 24-year-old has impressed during his time in Serie A and looks like someone who could be ready to make the step up to playing in the Premier League. Would Nicola Zalewski leave Atalanta for a transfer to West Ham? However, Zalewski has to think carefully about this decision as he could be leaving a club playing in the Champions League only to end up in the Championship in a few months' time."
"West Ham have eased the pressure on themselves with two wins in a row in the Premier League, but they remain five points from safety as things stand. It remains to be seen how easy it will be for them to attract new signings in this situation, with Zalewski perhaps better off waiting until the summer to think about a move away."
West Ham are eyeing Atalanta attacking midfielder Nicola Zalewski as a potential replacement for Lucas Paqueta. Lucas Paqueta has returned to Flamengo, creating a vacancy in West Ham’s creative midfield. Zalewski, 24, has impressed in Serie A and appears capable of stepping up to the Premier League. A move would require Zalewski to leave a club competing in the Champions League for a West Ham side currently battling relegation. West Ham have recorded two consecutive Premier League wins but remain five points adrift of safety. The club faces pressure to complete transfer business before the deadline to reinforce the squad.
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