Former Premier League footballer Noel Whelan has been speaking about Lukasz Fabianski and his future at West Ham United.
Fabianski is now 37 and is still starting in the Premier League for West Ham despite being in the final 12 months of his current contract, but the Hammers have the option to extend it for a further year.
The London club have a younger goalkeeper in Alphonse Areola waiting to take over on the bench and Whelan, who has spoken to Football Insider about Fabianski, believes West Ham will drop the Polish goalkeeper soon.
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“It’s a really difficult position as a player and as a club,” Whelan said of Fabianski’s future.
“When you have someone his age, and it’s the end of his career, it’s tough.
“I know that goalkeepers can play until they are forty, but now the game is more about distribution and being able to have the ball at one’s feet.
“I think if the club is looking to get rid of Lanzini to bring in some younger players and trying to bring in longevity and stability, I think West Ham will want fresh blood.
“He’s done a great job, but now they’re going to want someone who can last longer for their success.”
