West Ham transfer round-up: Czech forward wanted, pre-contract deal offered

West Ham transfer round-up: £8m Rangers forward news, pre-contract deal offered. West Ham United are ramping up their transfer plans as the winter window heads towards the 3 February deadline.

 

Graham Potter

will be keen to revamp his new Hammers side before the end of the window after being appointed as head coach on 9 January. With that being said, the Irons have moved close to signing Ezechiel Banzuzi from OH Leuven in a deal worth £10million [Rob Dorsett].

As other deals are considered at the London Stadium, West Ham Zone has rounded up all the news from 23 January.

Marseille make enquiry as Jean-Clair Todibo shares stance. Marseille enquired about the availability of Jean-Clair Todibo in January but the centre-back looks likely to remain in East London [Roshane Thomas]

The 25-year-old has informed his representatives of his happiness in East London which could result in him remaining beyond the winter window.

Potter is waiting for the former Barcelona man to return from injury before can make a decision amid interest from the Ligue 1 side.

Sunderland make Dan Neil decision amid West Ham interest

The 23-year-old heads up a list of targets the Hammers are interested in signing before the 3 February deadline but Sunderland are likely to stand firm [Alex Crook].

The Irons are stepping up their efforts to bring the midfield ace to East London but that may prove difficult with the Black Cats sitting fourth in the Championship.

Everton are also interested in signing the Englishman in January but Regis Le Bris’ side want him to stay.

West Ham could pay £8m for Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny

The Hammers would have to pay £8m to Wolfsburg if they want to sign Cerny who is currently on loan at Ibrox this campaign [Kicker].

The Gers have no purchase option in their deal for the Czechia international which will see the winger return to the Bundesliga at the end of the season.

Potter is said to be eager to strike a deal for the Ibrox favourite after being captivated by his performances in Scotland [Fichajes].

West Ham table pre-contract agreement to Angel Gomes

A pre-contract agreement has been tabled to Lille star Gomes who is set to be on the move when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The Irons boss wants the England international at the London Stadium which has sparked the Hammers hierarchy into making an offer during the January window.

In other West Ham news, injury risk is likely to be high as a deal for Marcus Rashford is being eyed.