Darren Randolph set to leave as West Ham recoup funds for striker signings

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Ken Dyer21 July 2017

West Ham goalkeeper Darren Randolph looks likely to be the club’s first departure as they try to recoup some of the cash needed to sign strikers Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez.

Middlesbrough want Randolph, who is now third in line at West Ham following the loan signing of Joe Hart from Manchester City — and a £4.5million deal could soon be agreed by both clubs.

Sofiane Feghouli has also been linked with a £4m move to Galatasaray while Robert Snodgrass, who cost £10m when signed from Hull last January, could return to Leeds, one of his former clubs.

Arnautovic, meanwhile, was expected to undergo a medical in London today pending a £21m move from Stoke, which could rise to £25m.The Austrian international will become West Ham’s most expensive player should he sign a deal worth £100,000 per week, or £26m over five years.

The previous highest earner was Dimitri Payet, whose basic salary was £68,000 per week, but with appearance and goal bonuses, could potentially rise to £125,000.

Hernandez is expected in London in the next few days for a medical after West Ham and Werder Bremen agreed a £16m deal for the 29-year-old Mexican international.

West Ham were returning to London today following a 10-day training camp in Austria, during which they played two matches, a goalless draw against Sturm Graz and last night’s 2-1 victory over Fulham.

Slaven Bilic’s squad are then due to fly to Germany, where they play three matches — two against Werder Bremen and the other against Hamburg-based Altona 93, before moving to Finland for a friendly against Manchester City.

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