Ruben Neves joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a club record \u00a347million deal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Stamford Bridge side had the option to sign Zakaria on a permanent at the end of the campaign, but they have decided against that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That has left Zakaria, who is contracted at Juventus until 2026, in limbo as the Old Lady want to sell him permanently this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Sportsmail, West Ham have added him to the list of potential signings once the exit of Declan Rice is confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arsenal are leading the race to sign the West Ham captain this summer, though the Hammers expect Man City to come in with a bid for the England international. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, West Ham are also targeting Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez and Fulham’s Joao Palhinha. However, deals for both players have been considered difficult to achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Palhinha, in particular, could be difficult to achieve given Fulham want \u00a390million for the midfielder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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