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West Ham want Adrian to stay - as back-up to England keeper Joe Hart
'WE'LL LOOK AFTER HIM'

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic keen for Adrian to sign a new deal despite England keeper Joe Hart’s arrival on loan as No 1

Hammers boss insists everyone at the club wants the Crystal Palace and Newcastle target to sign a contract extension

ADRIAN has been offered a new West Ham contract despite Joe Hart's arrival on loan as No 1.

The Spanish stopper interests Newcastle and Crystal Palace but boss Bilic wants to stop any move in its tracks.

 West Ham still want Adrian to stay - as back-up to England keeper Joe Hart
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West Ham still want Adrian to stay - as back-up to England keeper Joe HartCredit: Rex Features
 Joe Hart hopes joining West Ham will safeguard his role as the top England keeper
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Joe Hart hopes joining West Ham will safeguard his role as the top England keeperCredit: Getty Images - Getty

He has made over 100 first team appearances since signing for Hammers in 2013 and now Bilic wants to demonstrate how highly he is rated.


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Adrian signed a contract extension in May but Bilic said: "We want to give him a longer contract to show him how much we want him and respect him.

"The chairman wants him to stay, I want him to stay and so do the players.

He's very important on the pitch and is great in the dressing room. You want competition. We will look after him."

England's top-choice keeper Hart has been borrowed from City for the season, leading to Hammers stopper Darren Randolph joining Middlesbrough.

Meanwhile, West Ham have been priced out of a move for Sporting Lisbon's midfielder William Carvalho, who is priced at £40million.

 Darren Randolph has opted to join Middlesbrough after West Ham signed Joe Hart
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Darren Randolph has opted to join Middlesbrough after West Ham signed Joe HartCredit: Reuters
 Keeper Adrian is highly rated by everyone at West Ham says boss Slaven Bilic
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Keeper Adrian is highly rated by everyone at West Ham says boss Slaven BilicCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Adrian had a mixed season last term but West Ham would love to keep him as one of their two main keepers as they look for a top-half finish
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Adrian had a mixed season last term but West Ham would love to keep him as one of their two main keepers as they look for a top-half finishCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Slaven Bilic says he wants to show Adrian that he is still loved at London Stadium
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Slaven Bilic says he wants to show Adrian that he is still loved at London StadiumCredit: Reuters


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