West Ham United have reportedly contacted the representatives of 23-year-old versatile Dutch defender Jayden Oosterwolde.
According to Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Jayden Oosterwolde is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the market for a left-back heading into the summer transfer window. And the versatile Fenerbahce defender has emerged as a viable target, with the East London club contacting the representatives of the 23-year-old.
Who is Jayden Oosterwolde?
Jayden Oosterwolde has gone from strength to strength since joining Fenerbahce from Parma in January 2023. A native of Zwolle, he spent his formative years in his homeland before graduating from the youth division at FC Twente. However, the Dutchman has found a stable footing in his career during his stint with Fenerbahce, having also spent some time at Parma.
The 23-year-old is a versatile defender who can play as a left-back and a centre-back equally adeptly, even though he primarily essays the former role. Oosterwolde was exceptional in the 2023/24 season, chipping in with two goals in 43 appearances across all competitions while amassing over 3,000 minutes of game time.
Meanwhile, Oosterwolde’s progress at Fenerbahce has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. The Dutch defender’s next destination might be the Premier League, with West Ham United vying for his signature.
London calling?
West Ham United’s interest in Jayden Oosterwolde is understandable. The Hammers are scouring the market for a left-back heading into the summer transfer window, with Aaron Cresswell’s performance levels dropping. While the veteran defender has extended his contract with West Ham, he will unlikely feature regularly in the 2023/24 season.
So, several candidates, including Ryan Sessegnon, have emerged on West Ham’s radar over a possible move in the summer transfer window. Oosterwolde is also a viable target, with the East London club contacting the Dutchman’s representatives. They must now approach Fenerbahce to initiate discussions for the versatile defender.
Oosterwolde’s ability to play as a centre-back makes him an attractive target for West Ham United. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers step up their interest in the 23-year-old Dutch defender and seal an agreement with Fenerbahce.
