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West Ham goalkeeper Adrian wanted by host of La Liga sides including Malaga, Deportivo and Real Betis

Hammers stopper Adrian targeted in Spain after spending much of this season as second-choice at London Stadium

WEST HAM goalkeeper Adrian is being targeted by three La Liga clubs as he stalls on committing his future to the London Stadium.

Adrian has spent much of the season kicking his heels on the bench after losing his place in the Hammers side to Darren Randolph.

 Adrian is being chased by three La Liga clubs this summer
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Adrian is being chased by three La Liga clubs this summerCredit: Reuters

And that has seen him put a hold on signing a new two-year deal with the club with his existing contract due to run out at the end of this season.


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If he does let his deal wind down then he will be available on a free transfer this summer - alerting a host of La Liga sides.

 Adrian has only just returned to the West Ham side after spending much of the season on the bench
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Adrian has only just returned to the West Ham side after spending much of the season on the benchCredit: Getty Images

Malaga are leading the race to snap up the 30-year-old, who has spent the last four years with the Hammers.

His excellent form last season was rewarded with a call-up to the Spanish national team but he has yet to make his debut.

And in the past Adrian has claimed it is twice as hard to gain international recognition if you are playing outside of Spain.

So forcing his way into the Spanish squad again is one motivation for making a return to his homeland, especially after playing second fiddle to Randolph for much of the campaign.

Adrian has recently been recalled to the Hammers starting line-up, but he wants to seek assurances from boss Slaven Bilic before penning any new deal with the club.

 Adrian was forced to play second fiddle to Darren Randolph at West Ham for much of this season
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Adrian was forced to play second fiddle to Darren Randolph at West Ham for much of this seasonCredit: Getty Images

According to , Malaga have earmarked the West Ham star is a top target as they search for a a goalkeeper this summer.

But Real Betis and Deportivo La Coruna are also monitoring his situation closely and could be keen on a free transfer deal over the close season.

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