West Ham have reportedly opened talks to sign Chelsea central defender Kurt Zouma this summer.
The 26-year-old had previously been touted as a possible inclusion in a deal to bring Jules Kounde to the west London club.
However, the Hammers are believed have joined the conversation for the Frenchman as manager David Moyes looks to boost the defensive options at the London Stadium.
That’s according to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol on Twitter.
Twitter: West Ham in talks to sign Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. Willing to pay £20m. Will cost more. (@SkyKaveh)
It’s claimed that the eight-cap France ace would ‘welcome’ the move across London.
Twitter:
BREAKING
West Ham in talks with Chelsea over the signing Kurt Zouma.
Hammers prepared to pay around £20m,… https://t.co/EWvLNFkb71 (@footballdaily)
Zouma has become a serial trophy winner at Chelsea having lifted the Premier League twice before playing a part in UEFA Champions League success earlier this year.
Last season the commanding centre-back made 36 appearances for the Blues and earned a 7.15 average Sofascore rating from 24 league outings.
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Signing Zouma would certainly strengthen the defensive department available to Moyes.
Valued at £28.8million and under contract until 2023 at Stamford Bridge (Transfermarkt), any deal slightly upwards of the £20million offered would be a worthwhile venture.
Once billed as the ‘new Marcel Desailly’ by Jose Mourinho, Zouma is Credited with strong aerial ability and inception skills, the French ace certainly possesses the attributes and experience to be a starter for the Hammers.
