David Moyes could save West Ham United a lot of money by unleashing academy starlet Emmanuel Longelo into the first team.

After sensationally qualifying for the Europa League, a year on from avoiding relegation with one game to spare, the Irons boss is in desperate need of strength in depth.

The prospects of being handed a 50-plus game campaign will soon become a reality and his current squad is far from set up to remain competitive throughout that period.

There's the big priority of finding a new striker, to take the weight off Michail Antonio's back, whilst it's thought that Moyes would also like a new central defender.

Not to mention that they may need to replace Jesse Lingard's presence in attacking midfield and find backup options in the full-back positions too.

All this means Moyes needs substantial financial backing from David Sullivan, David Gold and Karen Brady and as good as they have been in some of their recent windows under the Scotsman, it's perhaps unrealistic to expect all of those positions to be filled in one summer, especially when taking into account the financial impact of the pandemic.

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Therefore, Longelo is someone who could, and should, benefit next season.

The 20-year-old is a hugely promising and attack-minded left-back who could provide perfect cover for Aaron Cresswell, especially if Arthur Masuaku continues to be blighted by persistent injuries.

He is just one of many players that Moyes has already handed a senior debut to since his return to the London Stadium, so surely it's time for the next step up.

The Athletic's Roshane Thomas has made some comparisons to the rise of Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the past, having been converted from a forward into a defender, whilst only two years ago, he was deemed to have "serious potential."

Moyes must take a bold risk and allow Longelo to feature amongst the senior side more often next term.

AND in other news, Moyes dealt another devastating West Ham transfer blow, fans will surely be gutted...