West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi in a late move this summer.
A report from 90min claims that West Ham United are currently in contact with Zaidu Sanusi regarding a summer move. The 26-year-old is currently on the books of FC Porto and it remains to be seen whether West Ham can agree on a deal to sign him.
Apparently, the Hammers are prepared to sanction the departure of Aaron Cresswell. The 33-year-old defender is in his twilight years ,and West Ham could definitely use a younger option. They are also interested in Sevilla full-back Marcos Acuna.
West Ham will be competing in the UEFA Europa League this season, and they could certainly use more quality and depth in the squad. The Hammers looked quite vulnerable defensively last season, and they need to bring in quality defenders before the summer transfer window closes.
They will look to do well in the Europa League and finish in the top half of the Premier League as well. West Ham had a disappointing 2022/23 Premier League campaign despite winning the UEFA Europa Conference League. They will need to tighten up at the back in order to finish high up the table.
Sanusi is likely to be tempted to join West Ham this summer if there is a concrete proposal on the table. West Ham certainly have the finances to get the deal done, and they will be an attractive destination for most players as well.
The Hammers recently sanctioned the departure of Declan Rice for a club-record transfer fee, and they have the financial resources to pull off a number of signings. They have already added quality players to their ranks.
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But it remains to be seen whether they can end the transfer window on a high by bringing in the right reinforcements that can shore up the defensive unit. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old Sanusi is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to make an immediate impact in the Premier League if the transfer goes through.
