Even after the close of the transfer window, West Ham United’s transfer business is still not over.
The Hammers are eyeing the free agent market to make more signings to bolster Julen Lopetegui’s squad this summer.
The position they particularly want to strengthen is the central defensive position.
Despite signing Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo this summer and having Konstantinos Mavropanos at the club, Lopetegui wants to add more options at the back after losing Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma.
Joel Matip and John Egan are the two players being targeted, according to the Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
West Ham United are exploring the free agent market to bring in a central defender. Joel Matip and John Egan are two players being looked at and talks are ongoing with their representatives according to @ExWHUEmpleat. Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd left the club on loan last week. #WHUFC
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) September 2, 2024
Another player the Hammers could sign is Turkey international Yusuf Yazici, he said HITC.
The player has been offered to the east Londoners amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
The midfielder is a free agent after leaving Lille this summer and his availability has alerted several clubs.
He is known as a goalscoring midfielder and someone who could be a crucial member of the West Ham United squad.
Last season, he scored 12 goals and provided four assists for the French club.
Yazici, who has been capped 45 times by Turkey, represented his country at Euro 2024 this summer.
