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West Ham United’s summer signing Carlos Sanchez is currently sidelined with a serious knee injury. With the January transfer window approaching, Manuel Pellegrini may be considering seeking a replacement for Sanchez to add extra defensive solidity to the Hammers’ midfield contingent.

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If fit, the 88-cap Colombia international would offer experience and defensive diligence to Pellegrini’s squad. In his absence, the Irons are a little light on numbers in this regard.

In these circumstances, the West Ham manager would be wise to seek a trusted player to come to the London Stadium in January to bolster the ranks until the end of the campaign. For this purpose, Pellegrini ought to move for former Manchester City star Fernando in the upcoming January transfer window.

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A reunion in east London

Pellegrini first signed Fernando during his stint in charge at the Etihad Stadium, and the Brazilian proved himself to be a useful squad option across his three years in English football.

Currently plying his trade with Turkish outfit Galatasaray, the 31-year-old is still playing regularly at a high level. His technical quality, elite level experience and physical presence would certainly make him an asset to Pellegrini once again.

With a Transfermarkt valuation of just £5.18 million, and with only 18 months remaining on his current contract, Fernando represents an affordable and effective solution to West Ham’s midfield issue.

In fact, the former Man City ace might just end up being a better signing than Sanchez anyway.

What do you think, West Ham fans, would signing Fernando in the winter transfer window be an ideal short-term fix or an unnecessary acquisition?