West Ham set for double boost in January transfer window with Juventus to recall Simone Zaza and loan Hammers Patrice Evra
Frenchman full-back has spent much of season on bench and Italian giants are unhappy with his over use of social media
WEST HAM could be set for a late Christmas present with a double boost in January — with Juventus willing loan the East Londoners Patrice Evra AND take back Simone Zaza.
The former Manchester United left-back has fallen foul of Bianconeri boss, Max Allegri, and spent much of the season on the bench.
While, his strong social media profile has in recent months has not been well received at Juventus.
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Evra has increased his usage of Twitter and Instagram of late with hilariously inspirational videos — which range from cheering fans up on a Monday to anti-racism messages.
But, his performances have dipped drastically this season and he has spent a large amount of time on the bench.
His relationship with Allegri came to a head following the recent Italian Super Cup defeat to AC Milan — with the Bianconeri boss accusing Evra of poor marking against Suso for Giacomo Bonaventura’s equalising goal.
And Juventus are now looking to loan the 35-year-old out for the remainder of his six-month contract.
Evra still believes he can compete at the highest level and would welcome a return to the Premier League.
In eight-and-a-half years with Manchester United, he won the Premier League five times, the League Cup on three occasions, as well as a Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup in 2008.
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The Serie A champions enjoy a good relationship with West Ham — and the Hammers had initially agreed to pay a fee to make the Zaza loan deal permanently at the end of the season.
However, Slaven Bilic and Co. will opt not to pay for the Italian striker, who has failed to deliver since his summer move.
And, with Valencia interested in taking Zaza to La Liga, Juventus want the played to return in January, so they can sell him before his contract runs out at the end of the season.