West Ham are believed to be targeting a move for FC Koln midfielder Ellyes Skhiri this summer as David Moyes looks to strengthen the squad.
The Hammes have been linked with the defensive midfielder recently and the 26-year-old has since handed in a transfer request according to a report from Bild.
Despite possessing Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek and Mark Noble, the Irons are expected to bolster the midfield department as Moyes plans for a Europa League campaign.
Twitter account West Ham Central has taken a look at the statistics behind two of the key attributes for any defensive midfielder.
Twitter: RT @WestHam_Central: Very VERY intrigued by the links to Ellyes Skhiri. Midfielder in the Soucek mould, bloke is a machine. https://t.co/9H… (@WestHam_Central)
Skhiri has earned 36 senior caps for Tunisia and added an impressive 203 appearances at the domestic level for FC Koln and Montpellier respectively.
Last season the ace added six goals and three assists to an impressive all-around campaign in 34 Bundesliga outings.
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Clearly, Skhiri possesses two crucial qualities to shine in the defensive midfield role, whilst also adding goal contributions.
Valued at £9million and under contract until 2023 in Germany (Transfermarkt), West Ham are expected to pay £20million for the Tunisian ace.
Rice and Soucek were near ever-presents last season and will need additional help this term, something Skhiri could certainly provide in abundance.
