Ready to do it the West Ham way

Jack Wilshere is just one of the new faces at West Ham who look set for big things

The 2017/18 season came with more lows than highs for West Ham as the Londoners flirted with relegation for much of most of the first half of the season and ended 2018 in the bottom half of the Premier League log.

The Hammers finished in 13th which was a far cry where the club were two seasons ago.

In 2015/16 West Ham finished in seventh, their best performance in the Premier League, playing some of their best football they beat all the sides in the current top six only losing just one game against the league's big guns. Not to mention the Hammers also completed a double over Liverpool for the first time in 52 years.

Typified by star man Dimitri Payet's virtuoso performances West Ham made a bold statement throughout that season and along with the pace from Mikhail Antonio, flashes of brilliance from Manuel Lanzini and presence of Andy Carroll West Ham qualified for the Europa League.

After a very busy transfer window the Hammers will look to repeat the feats of that season with a host of new signings.

Issa Diop, Andriy Yarmolenko, Brazilian centre back Fabian Balbuena and Reece Oxford are some of the names who will add quality to the Hammers.

Furthermore, West Ham broke their transfer record with the acquisition of the highly rated Felipe Anderson for £ 42 million but the biggest signing of the summer could be the signing of free agent Jack Wilshere.

Wilshere brings a wealth of experience from Arsenal since making his professional debut at the Gunners at just 16. An England international, two time FA Cup winner and at 26 Wilshere has much to give to the club provided he stays fit.

Good times look to be on the horizon for the Hammers as the new signings coincide with the arrival of former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini who lead the Sky Blues to the league title.

A busy window still looks ahead for the Hammers as the club has backed their promise to bank roll a huge recruitment drive for the new Premier League season.