West Ham United are pushing ahead to close a deal for goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

The Paris Saint-Germain star was very impressive for the Hammers on loan this past season.

According to The Sun, the Hammers are worried about Newcastle United's interest in Areola.

They are hoping to wrap up a deal for the keeper in the coming weeks.

West Ham do have a £7.6 million option within the loan agreement to secure Areola from PSG this summer.

They believe that 29-year-old Areola is worth such an investment, given his presence and shot stopping ability.