West Ham have reportedly joined the clubs in pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.
The Hammers have moved in alongside the likes of Liverpool, Everton, Juventus and AS Roma in the race for the 25-year-old.
That’s according to a report from Calciomercato, as cited by Angelo Mangiante on Twitter.
Liverpool, West Ham and Everton are interested in Denis #Zakaria, contract expiring in 2022.
— Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) December 7, 2021
The report claims that the interest in the 40-cap Swizterland ace is ‘strong’ as a contract heads steadfastly towards its conclusion.
So far this season Zakaria – who was hailed as a ‘top player’ by Max Eberl – has scored twice and provided one assist in 12 Bundesliga appearances.
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Valued at £24.4million and available for nothing at the end of the season (Transfermarkt), the calibre of interest should come as little surprise.
Predominantly a defensive-minded midfielder Zakaria can also operate in more advanced positions and would offer David Moyes an alternative option to the reliable Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek combination.
Available to sign a pre-contract agreement from January 1, West Ham would be wise to steal a march on their competitors if at all possible.
