West Ham United are interested in signing the highly rated Reims keeper Edouard Mendy this summer.
As per the reports, Pellegrini wants the 25-year-old to be his first signing as the West Ham manager.
Mendy has just helped Reims secure promotion and he is being monitored by the likes of Newcastle United as well.
Apparently, the 25-year-old Guinea-Bissau international is valued at £2million and that should be affordable for the club with West Ham’s resources.
The 6ft 5in star has been spectacular for Reims last season and he conceded just 19 goals in 31 Ligue 2 matches with 17 clean sheets.