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title: "Medel eager to complete West Ham move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2018-12-24T12:19:43Z"
modified: "2018-12-24T12:20:20Z"
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# Medel eager to complete West Ham move

Besiktas’ Gary Medel is said to be eager to complete a January move to West Ham.

According to Turkish outlet [Takvim](https://www.takvim.com.tr/), [as cited on Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/player-keen-sign-west-ham-hammers-offer-tabled/), the player is looking to secure a move back to the Premier League.

West Ham have been heavily linked with moves to sign Medel is recent days, with Manuel Pellegrini keen to strengthen in midfield when the January window opens.

Talks over a deal to sign the player from the Turkish side are believed to be ongoing, but the report claims that Medel will not force an exit if an agreement cannot be reached.

![Buda Mendes/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/12/805742376.jpg)

Medel endured a brief stint in the Premier League earlier in his career with Cardiff City.

Despite always being highly regarded, he was unable to show his best form during his short Premier League career.

Since leaving Cardiff, Medel has spent time in Italy and Turkey, but would now like the chance to work with his fellow countryman in the Premier League.