West Ham eye Fulham's Joao Palhinha as top target to replace Declan Rice this summer
Daily Mail 2023-06-08 15:04:24 • 2 mins
West Ham are keen to bring in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha to replace Declan Rice, who is expected to complete a move away from the London Stadium following the clubs Europa Conference League win.
Confirmation of the club's swift about-faceto this summers transfer business came in chairman David Sullivan's comments on Thursday, where he said theyhad to get a replacement or several replacements for their wantaway captain.
Mail Sport understands that Palhinha has been identified as the No 1 target after impressing in his debut campaign in south London. The Portuguese international anchored a robust Fulham midfield and led the league with 147 tackles last term.
