West Ham have once again been linked with a move for Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car this month.
The Hammers are believed to hold a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old Croatian and could finally make a swoop in the final days of the transfer window.
According to a report from Sky Sports, the French Ligue 1 club would only be interested in sanctioning a permanent departure as the east London club weighed up a loan offer.
That news was relayed by popular Twitter account West Ham News & Views and caused a stir among the fanbase.
No brainer – at his age, we'll get at least that back if we decide to sell on
— Prem Predictions (@PremPredictions) January 24, 2022
Get it done!.. That's peanuts in today's market
— Luke (@Luke87001602) January 24, 2022
Please make it happen. We cannot go the whole window without a signing
— Burningice69 (@Burningicee69) January 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/JackPar78026231/status/1485728468016975874
What we waiting for
— ML (@Michail_Lanzini) January 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/whudex6/status/1485706968010571779
This season Caleta-Car has scored once in 15 appearances across all competitions – earning a 7.15 average Sofascore rating in 11 league outings.
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Valued at £13.4million and under contract in France until 2023 (Transfermarkt), signing the Croatian for the mooted £17million fee would be superb value for money.
Previously touted as a possible target for Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, it’s apparent there is a genuine talent available.
Vastly experienced having amassed 273 career appearances, Caleta-Car would be able to slot immediately into Moyes’ ranks whilst also being a long term investment.
