West Ham are believed to be preparing an offer for Marseille central defender Duje Caleta-Car.
Originally linked last summer, the Hammers have seemingly earmarked the 24-year-old Croatian once again as a potential target to replace the outgoing Fabian Balbuena.
Now, a fresh report from French outlet Foot Mercato, as cited by West Ham Fan Zone on Twitter, claims the Irons are readying a bid for the defender.
Twitter: West Ham could be set to make an imminent £12.8m bid for Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car.
(via @footmercato) https://t.co/omnamoWF1g (@WHUFCFZ)
Having reportedly been just hours away from a move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day in February, Caleta-Car looks to be hot property.
Currently with the Croatia squad, the 15-cap ace featured against England and Declan Rice on Sunday – impressing the Hammers faithful with his display.
During 2020/21, Caleta-Car made 39 appearances for Marseille in all competitions – earning an average Sofascore rating of 6.92 in 33 Ligue 1 outings.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Signing the Croatian for anything like the mooted £12.8millon would be an astonishing piece of business.
Valued at a rising £22.5million and with a contract until 2023 (Transfermarkt), Hammers boss David Moyes would be landing a huge prospect at a bargain fee.
Credited with impressive concentration and aerial attributes, the 6’3 ace would offer an additional threat from attacking set plays.
