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West Ham United Strengthen Squad with Aon Signing, Eyes on Europa Conference League Glory

In a bid to become more competitive in the Premier League and the Europa Conference League, West Ham United has strengthened their squad with the signing of Aon, an exciting young player. The 19-year-old has been acquired to add depth and quality to the team, with the club’s hierarchy optimistic that he will make a significant impact.

"We are happy with Aon as we are happy with the blood work and all of them," said a club spokesperson. "They are going to try to improve our level of play, and the Insight competition is very important for us to become more competitive."

Aon is one of eight new signings for West Ham so far this summer, with the club having spent a total of £132.5 million. This puts them third on the list of the Premier League’s top spenders, behind only Chelsea and Manchester United.

Kurt Zumer’s Future Uncertain

Meanwhile, French defender Kurt Zumer is looking for a way out of West Ham after failing to secure a move to Shabab Alak. The 30-year-old is now on the lookout for another club in the Middle East.

"He’s a fantastic person and a very good player," said the club spokesperson. "He’s trying to choose his future, and we’re waiting to see what happens. He’s talking to other teams right now, and we’ll let things develop from there."

Jared Bowen Takes Over as Club Captain

Zumer’s departure has led to Jared Bowen taking over as Club Captain. The 24-year-old scored 60 goals in 202 appearances for the Hammers, including the last-minute winner in the 2023 Europa Conference League final.

"We’re very happy with Jared," said the club spokesperson. "He’s a young player who has already shown a lot of promise, and we’re excited to see him take on the responsibility of being our Club Captain. He’s an English national team player, and he’s committed to the club."

Europa Conference League Ambitions

West Ham’s focus is now on the Europa Conference League, where they are eager to make a deep run in the competition. With Aon and the other new signings, the club is confident that they can improve their chances of success.

"The more important work is inside the pitch," said the club spokesperson. "We’re working hard to improve our level of play, and we’re excited to see what the future holds."