Transfer latest: Edson ?lvarez loan gives West Ham chance to recruit

• Hammers have long list of midfield targets
  
• Bournemouth going back to Chelsea for signings

West Ham will step up their hunt for midfield reinforcements after reaching an agreement to loan Edson ?lvarez to Fenerbahce. The departure of the Mexico international gives the club extra funds to bring in new players.
West Ham want ?lvarez?s wages of ?115,000 a week off the books and have been waiting for him to agree to a season-long loan to Fenerbah?e, who have included an option to buy in the deal. ?lvarez has fallen from favour under Graham Potter, who is looking to add energy and creativity to his midfield. West Ham want two midfielders ? one to sit deep and control play, another to operate in an advanced role ? and have identified a number of targets.
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