Report: Irons interest in centre-back hots up

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Italian journalist Nicolò Schira claims West Ham have shown interest for Juventus central defender Daniele Rugani.
He claims the Hammers have offered a loan with an option to buy, but Juventus prefer a permanent deal to sell the Italian centre-back and have asked €18M (£16m). Talks are continuing he adds.

The 26-year-old has fallen down the pecking order under Andrea Pirlo – with last summer’s signings Matthijs de Ligt and Merih Demiral considered ahead of the Italy international. They also have Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

Calciomercato also claims West Ham and Newcastle have submitted bids for Rugani, who has three years left on his contract.

Rugani signed for Juventus from Empoli in 2013 and has made 101 appearances for the Turin side.

The centre back is excellent in the air and is certainly comfortable on the ball possibly making him a great target for David Moyes.

Barcelona, Newcastle and Wolves have all been linked the Italian defender

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