Report: West Ham United is reportedly gearing up for a January move to secure the services of a central defender from a fellow London-based club.
As the January transfer window approaches, it is anticipated that West Ham manager David Moyes will seek to make one or two additions to reinforce his squad. An area of particular focus at the London Stadium where the Hammers’ manager is likely eager to fortify is their central defensive lineup.
Amid ongoing fitness concerns for Kurt Zouma and the advancing age of Angelo Ogbonna, there is an evident need for bolstering the defensive backline. Compounded by the relative inexperience of Konstantinos Mavropanos in the Premier League and occasional lapses by Nayef Aguerd, central defence emerges as a priority for reinforcement.
Reportedly, West Ham has set its sights on Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah as a potential addition in the January window. However, recent developments suggest that Moyes may be considering a more local option.
According to 90min, West Ham is interested in securing the services of Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo in the winter transfer window. Nevertheless, the Hammers could face competition from Tottenham Hotspur in the battle to secure the player’s signature.
Reviewing the potential move, it’s deemed that the 26-year-old Fulham player would represent a shrewd acquisition for Moyes’ squad. Interestingly, Moyes had previously attempted to bring Adarabioyo to the London Stadium in January earlier this year.
Lauded as a top-class central defender with the capacity to perform at the highest levels, Adarabioyo has received praise from none other than Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City. In 2016, Guardiola expressed his admiration for the then 19-year-old centre-back, emphasizing his potential and quality.
At 6ft 5in, Adarabioyo’s physical stature adds another dimension of threat from set-pieces, underscoring his potential value to West Ham in defensive and offensive aspects of the game.
It is suggested that West Ham’s defensive depth requires reinforcement in January, and securing the services of the talented Fulham defender would indeed represent a highly favorable option for the club.
