Mads Hermansen's poor form leads to West Ham seeking new keeper

Robert Wheeler

Mads Hermansen's poor form leads to West Ham seeking new keeper image

Getty

John Victor 270825

Mads Hermansen has been heavily criticised after West Ham United conceded eight goals in their opening two Premier League games. 

The goalkeeper was rested for last night's League Cup match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Alphonse Areola returning between the sticks. 

Areola did not seize his opportunity to reclaim his position as West Ham's first-choice goalkeeper. The Hammers lost 3-2 with the Frenchman failing to parry a couple of efforts out of the danger area. 

West Ham are desperate to bring in players before the transfer window closes to prevent themselves from being in a relegation battle this season. 

talkSPORT has revealed "West Ham have revived a move for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor."

📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp

West Ham will have wished they had signed John Victor instead of Hermansen  

The Hammers were close to signing Victor before opting for Hermansen earlier in the window.

Despite this disappointment, the 29-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper is still keen on a move to the Premier League. 

Victor starred for Botafogo at the Club World Cup this summer, where they managed a surprise win over PSG in the group stage. 

West Ham United news and links

 

Robert Wheeler

Robert Wheeler has a degree in sports journalism from the University of East London and an MSC in Sports Broadcast from Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has covered soccer since 2015 and has reported on all levels of English soccer from Non-League to the Premier League. Robert also appears on News Central TV talking about the biggest stories in the sport. When not working in soccer, Robert enjoys playing golf, cycling, and walking his dogs.