Hammers confirm defensive duo interest

West Ham have confirmed that they want either Manchester City’s Pablo Zabaleta or Bacary Sagna as their permanent right back signing.

Speculation has been on the go for some time that the Irons are interested in both and it seems likely that Pep Guardiola will reward only one with a new deal at respective ages of 32 or 34.

Now a top source has revealed to ClaretandHugh that either would be at the top of the club’s wanted list for the position should they not be offered or accept new deals.

Sagna is almost certain to be looking for a move back to London after his Arsenal years and Zabaleta too would like the chance of remaining in the Premier League and getting more regular first team football.

And we were told last night that there is a big interest in both players although at this stage only a waiting brief  can be adopted as no players can be spoken to at this stage.

However, we were assured that once the position on there positions are clear in the summer the Hammrs will be involved in trying to make something happen quickly.