Former West Ham captain Kevin Nolan believes Manuel Pellegrini's team can target Europa League qualification next season.

Nolan is impressed by their early transfer business.

He told whufc.com: “With the money invested, and with Pablo Fornals coming in from Villarreal, it's another statement of intent from the owners and Manuel Pellegrini that they want to go even better. The mentality of the club, with the investment, is to be looking to break into that top six.

“With the acquisitions and players like Andriy Yarmolenko coming back – and he'll be like a new signing – I think it will be interesting and exciting. The fans have a lot of cause to be excited about the season to come.

“I've been speaking to Nobes [Mark Noble] about Pellegrini and he says he's always talking about being a big club and not being frightened and being able to play on the big stage. I'm looking forward to seeing West Ham play in the new season. I think last year was a good season for West Ham and Pellegrini, and now they have to improve on that."