Frank McAvennie urged West Ham fans to make the most of the opportunity to watch Jarrod Bowen, Mohamed Kudus and Lucas Paquet while they are still here.
McAvennie also claimed that David Moyes’ counter-attacking style will suit this trio when playing in Europe, allowing them to win the ball quickly and break through.
This claim came during his predictions for the Europa League clash against Freiburg, with their three star players likely to be key to any result in Germany.
Speaking exclusively to West Ham Zone, the former Kladivar player predicted that Moyes’ team will get a draw in Germany and then win at the London Stadium.
“I think so. Counter-attacks are fine, I have nothing against counter-attacking football, but not every week,” McAvennie said.
“In Europe we are good at it, we hit them on the break, we give the ball to Paqueta and Kudus and they don’t lose it.
“It’s been a long time since we’ve had three players like Bowen, Kudus and Paqueta, so we have to take advantage of them while we have them. I think we’ll get a draw there and a win at home.”
Will West Ham keep their star players in the summer?
West Ham’s progress in the Europa League and possible continued success on the continent could prove to be key factors in retaining their star players, as a number of other clubs are interested in them.
Paqueta was the most likely summer transfer departure of a player linked with Manchester City, and McAvennie recently hinted that the Brazilian is worth more than £100m and would already be at City were it not for the recent scandal.
Bowen, meanwhile, signed a new long-term contract at the London Stadium earlier this season, which was seen as a major commitment to the club amid rumours that he could replace Mohamed Salah, who has been linked with a move away, at Liverpool.
Kudus’ arrival in the summer was widely praised at the time, as he was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea, and it has since been suggested that Manchester United should also do a deal. Since his move, however, there has been no talk of him leaving.
If West Ham manage to overtake Freiburg and progress in the Europa League, their chances of keeping these three players will increase even further.