The winner in the race to sign a truly top-class left-back has just been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. West Ham and Bologna are believed to be battling it out to sign one of the continent’s best and most consistent left-backs. Julen Lopetegui needs to sign a striker and a centre-back as a matter of urgency, but don’t underestimate the Spaniard’s need for a new left-back as well. Emerson Palmieri is being heavily linked with a return to Italy, but even if he stays at the London Stadium, the Hammers need to bring in another left-back. The 29-year-old West Ham star desperately requires more compe…