West Ham will reportedly ‘consider’ a loan move for Juventus full-back Luca Pellegrini in January.
The Hammers were linked with a move for the 22-year-old during the summer and could return for the Italy international during the winter transfer window.
Irons’ boss David Moyes has been seeking top-quality cover for Aaron Cresswell for some time and Pellegrini could be the short-term answer.
According to a report from Todofichajes, as cited by Bianconeri Zone Español on Twitter, West Ham could be set to battle Serie A club Sampdoria for the starlet.
The report claims that the east London club represents ‘serious competition’ to Sampdoria for the one time capped Italy ace.
A graduate of the youth system at AS Roma, Pellegrini has amassed £20.62million worth of transfer fees during a fledgeling career.
Despite being refused a loan move during the summer, so far this season the Italian has played just 58 minutes across all competitions.
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Signing an additional left-back to cover for Cresswell would still appear to be a priority for Moyes.
The evergreen 31-year-old has made a strong start to the new season but could be tested to the extreme as Europa League, Premier League and domestic cup action comes thick and fast.
With 55 senior outings under his belt, Pellegrini would be a worthwhile acquisition to help the squad fight on all four trophy fronts this season.
Valued at £8.10million and under contract until 2025 (Transfermarkt), it would appear the Italian has a bright future at Juventus and a permanent switch seems highly unlikely.
