West Ham are reportedly ‘keeping an eye on’ the development of Bologna full-back Aaron Hickey.
The Hammers have previously been linked with a move for the 19-year-old Scot and popular club insider ExWHUemployee has confirmed the interest.
West Ham has continued to scout left-backs Josh Doig and Aaron Hickey.
Both targets could be pursued.
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Now, journalist Peter O’Rourke has told Give Me Sport that the Irons are continuing to track the teenager.
I can’t see a deal happening this window, but it is maybe one that West Ham are keeping an eye on for the summer.
Signed from Scottish Premiership side Hearts in September 2020 for £1.5million (BBC), Hickey has become a mainstay for the Serie A outfit.
This season the starlet once described as ‘quality’ in Gazzetta dello Sport has scored four times in 20 league appearances.
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Valued at £11.7million and under contract in Italy until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing the Scotland Under 21 ace would prove to be a far more expensive venture than some 18 months ago.
However, as long-term successors to Aaron Cresswell go, few are more suited than Hickey.
An attack-minded full-back with an eye for goal, the Glasgow-born youngster has all the potential to emulate Cresswell as an Iron and could be the ideal option to act as cover next season.
