West Ham are reportedly in talks regarding a potential loan move for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet.
This comes as Irons’ boss David Moyes actively looks to bolster the defensive ranks at the London Stadium ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
Linked with a host of names in recent weeks, the 26-year-old Frenchman is the latest to enter the fray.
That’s according to journalist Ekrem Konur on Twitter, who claims the Hammers are discussing the transfer alongside Everton.
Twitter:
Everton and West Ham are in talks with Barcelona to sign Clément #Lenglet on loan.
#Everton #WestHam #WHUFC… https://t.co/AcQNVNXhxE (@Ekremkonur)
Moyes’ seemingly steadfast approach to signing a new central defender follows the departure of Fabian Balbuena, leaving Craig Dawson, Issa Diop and Angelo Ogbonna as the remaining senior options.
Last season Lenglet made 48 appearances across all competitions for the European giants – earning a 6.54 average Sofascore rating across eight Champions League outings.
Capped on 13 occasions by France at senior level, national team boss Didier Deschamps hailed the ace as a ‘top player’ in 2019.
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Valued at £22.5million and under contract until 2026 at the Camp Nou (Transfermarkt), Lenglet could be a small part of a mass clearout in the Catalan region this summer.
West Ham could be the benefactors of that on more than one front as links continue with Martin Brathwaite.
In terms of Lenglet, the Hammers would be landing a top-quality operator who has performed at the highest level – a no brainer deal if possible.
