Report: West Ham willing to sell Manuel Lanzini and Fabian Balbuena

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West Ham United are open to letting Manuel Lanzini and Fabian Balbuena leave the London Stadium this summer, according to a report from The Sun.

The Hammers are virtually safe and need one more point from their final two games to absolutely guarantee that they will remain in the Premier League next season.

The Sun reports that David Moyes is already making plans for the summer. And it is suggested that he is looking to raise additional funds by letting some players leave.

Two of the names who could move on are Lanzini and Balbuena, according to The Sun. The report notes that the latter is open to returning to South America.

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There may well be some supporters who are not keen to see Lanzini and Balbuena leave. The former, in particular, has been an incredibly popular player during his time with the club.

However, neither has played a key role this season. The pair have made 27 Premier League starts between them this term.

It may be a gamble to let Lanzini go. West Ham fans need no reminder of what he is capable of.

But if they receive significant offers for either, it may make sense to let them leave.

If Moyes’s transfer budget is going to increase, then perhaps making the ruthless decision will prove extremely beneficial.