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David Moyes’ West Ham United successfully brought in Nikola Vlasic as well as Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma in the closing few days of the summer transfer window, and former goalkeeper David James believes the team did well.
Despite their recent rise to the top of the English Premier League, West Ham United are not a wealthy club and can seldom compete with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and both Manchester teams.
However, manager Moyes has made many significant acquisitions, the most notable of which being former Blues centre-back Zouma, who has arrived at the London Stadium.
Speaking live on Sky Sports, as quoted by Football London, James believes the Frenchman’s arrival could have a major impact on the Hammers’ defensive resilience.
“I think Kurt Zouma is the best signing,” James said. “West Ham are scoring goals but they’re conceding goals. In the three games, as much as they’ve been exciting to watch, they’ve let in a few and defences are key.
“They’re not the ultimate decider on whether you win the league as goalscoring usually decides that. West Ham are doing that but conceding too many.
“So, Zouma coming in, tightening up the defence, Vlasic coming in and giving them more creativity, I think it’s looking good for David Moyes and West Ham.”
Assessing recent capture of Vlasic, 23, who joined from CSKA Moscow, in a deal worth £27m, James said: “He’s just 23-years-old and you would think West Ham are building towards the future with that one.
“I think David Moyes has got his West Ham side playing the same way they ended last season. Not literally game by game but finishing in Europe. He’s got the chance to use that as a springboard and you have to replenish the squad and use that to his success. He is a goalscorer as well and can add a different threat going forward.”
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