Hammers linked to Genk defender

Senegalese central defensive giant Kara Mbodi is the latest reported target for the Irons.

The 6ft 3in African plays for Belgian outfit Genk and at 25 years old fits the club’s age profile.

The Hammers have apparently had good reports of the defender.

And some reports claim that he will be allowed to leave on loan so long as the Hammers stump up £2 million to make the deal permanent at the end of the season