Report: Hammers go for a different defender

West Ham have turned their transfer attentions to Attila Szalai, according to a new report.

Sky Sports Germany reports that the Fenerbahce defender is now firmly on David Moyes’ list as he bids to replace Issa Diop.

The centre-back has departed to join Fulham, leaving the Irons short in the centre-back position.

The new report claims that the Irons made a move to sign Thilo Kehrer from PSG but are struggling to convince him to leave the French giants.

He is said to be intrigued by the prospect of a move to West Ham but would currently prefer to remain in France.

As a result, Szalai is seen as a potential option because he would be a much cheaper acquisition.

The 24-year-old is an experienced Hungary international with 27 caps to his name, and has made 68 appearances for Fenerbahce since arriving in 2021.

He has a contract that runs until 2025 and is valued at £10.8m by Transfermarkt.