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​Bilic open to more West Ham signings

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is refusing to rule out further arrivals at the Hammers.

A flurry of activity earlier this month saw goalkeeper Joe Hart, midfielder Marko Arnautovic and striker Javier Hernandez join right-back Pablo Zabaleta at the London Stadium.

"You've got to be ready for all situations and be able to predict them if and when they happen, because it's better if you're ready," he explained.

"I don't expect any more 'exciting' signings because you don't want to be overbooked in certain positions. You have to respect your players and those who are number two, because you don't want them to be number three in their position.

"You only need them in case you have many, many injuries, but of course you can't think like that. If something extraordinary happens, and it can happen because we've done really well without spending crazy money.

"We got four players, one on a free, Joe on loan, we spent good money on Chicharito [Hernandez] and Arnautovic, but also Havard [Nordtveit] is gone to Hoffenheim, Randy [Darren Randolph] has gone, Enner [Valencia] has gone to Mexico and Ash [Ashley Fletcher] to Middlesbrough.

"I presume if something extraordinary happens in the market, then hopefully we're still going to be able to do it, if necessary."

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