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West Ham are ready to offload goalkeeper Mads Hermansen – just months after splashing \u00a320million on the stopper.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hermansen agreed a five-year deal with the Hammers following his move from Leicester but could leave after just five months at the club.<\/p>\n

The goalkeeper has featured just once under manager Nuno Espirito Santo and the board have already eyed his replacement.<\/p>\n

According to reports in France, Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes is being lined up to challenge Alphonse Areola for the starting spot.<\/p>\n

West Ham Could Take Advantage Of Agent Relationship<\/h2>\n

Restes has recently switched to Will Salthouse’s Unique Sports Group – an agent the club regularly works with.<\/p>\n

West Ham have invested heavily during the January transfer window and offloading Hermansen could help recoup some much needed funds.<\/p>\n

With Areola firmly cemented as West Ham’s No 1, Restes is seen as a more realistic and affordable second choice.<\/p>\n

Hermansen conceded 11 goals in his first four games of the Premier League season and played a part in Graham Potter’s sacking.<\/p>\n

Restes is a France Under 21 international and has previously gained interest from Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n

Though West Ham’s relationship with Salthouse – who has previously represented the likes of Said Benhrama and Michail Antonio – sees them lead the chase.<\/p>\n

However, it remains to be seen whether Restes would swap a starting place in the Toulouse squad for a spot on West Ham’s bench.<\/p>\n

Nuno Espirito Santo Forcing Midfielder Exit<\/h2>\n

Based on some recent James-Ward Prowse transfer news<\/a>, the England midfielder is also another player being pushed towards the exit doors by Nuno Espirito Santo.<\/p>\n

Ward-Prowse has not played a single minute for the club since September due to a previous falling out when together at Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n

The Athletic also reported that Ward-Prowse had been banned from certain elements of West Ham training and forced to train alone.<\/p>\n

It had looked like there could be a reprieve for Ward-Prowse with West Ham reportedly looking at managerial change.<\/p>\n

Michael Carrick had been tipped to be the next West Ham manager<\/a> but Nuno Espirito Santo looks safe with the club backing him financially.<\/p>\n

David Sullivan has also put his faith in the former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager.<\/p>\n

Suggesting Nuno Espirito Santo will not be sacked after recently being allowed to add to his West Ham coaching staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West Ham’s chance of avoiding relegation were boosted at the weekend with a late winner earning them all three points against struggling Tottenham.<\/p>\n

Callum Wilson was the hero for the travelling fans and that goal looks to have rescued his West Ham career – until the end of the season at least.<\/p>\n

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But the bookies are still making them 1\/3 for the drop – with the Hammers last relegated from the Premier League in the 2010-11 season.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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