Since joining West Ham on a season-long loan last summer, the Hammers' fans have grown accustomed to seeing the French goalkeeper in the claret and blue of West Ham's colours.

Areola, though, is only on loan and might be transferred back to his parent club at the end of the season only on that basis.

It's still possible that West Ham can make the goalkeeper's move permanent for roughly $11 million, but the club's chances of persuading him otherwise have been increased.

Lucas Lavallee has signed a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain that will keep him at the club until 2025, and he will compete with the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Keylor Navas for the No. 1 shirt.

For the first time, the Armentieres-born goalkeeper, who has frequently been called up to train with the first team, was a member of the senior squad on November 15 of Ligue 1, according to the French giant's statement.

With Areola's PSG future now in doubt, West Ham supporters will be hoping and praying that the goalkeeper decides to make his move to London permanent.