Las week, West Ham United made a significant move towards strengthening their midfield by signing Carlos Soler from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of £19.5m. The Spanish midfielder, who was left out of PSG’s matchday squad against Montpellier, is expected to partner Lucas Paqueta in the heart of West Ham’s midfield.
Soler’s arrival could be a timely boost for West Ham, especially with Paqueta awaiting punishment for breaching betting rules, which could result in a ban. The Spaniard’s ability to progress play and create opportunities on the ball makes him an ideal partner for Paqueta.
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is reportedly a fan of Soler’s profile and believes he can help the midfielder return to his best form, which earned him a move to PSG from Valencia. Soler’s stats from last season show he can replicate Paqueta’s ability to progress play and create opportunities on the ball.
The signing of Soler could be a bargain for West Ham, who have been one of the busiest clubs in the Premier League this summer. The Hammers have already signed Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and are still linked with other players, including Joe Gomez and Raheem Sterling.
With Soler’s arrival, West Ham can form a strong partnership in midfield, which could help them pursue European qualification this season. The Spaniard’s ability to partner Paqueta could be crucial in helping the Hammers achieve their goals.