​West Ham frustrated over Marseille asking price for Caleta-Car | OneFootball

West Ham United are still pushing to complete a deal for Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car from Marseille.

According to talkSPORT, West Ham are very keen on the centre-back, but may be priced out of a move.

The source indicates that the Ligue 1 club value Caleta-Car at roughly £20 million.

Hammers manager David Moyes does want a new defender, but the club may be unwilling to pay such a large sum mid-season.

TalkSPORT transfer specialist Alex Crook said: "It's been a frustrating window for West Ham, but they are actively scouring the market to try and strengthen ahead of the deadline.

"They're still very much in the Europa League, they've got designs on the top-four in the Premier League and that will be difficult.

"A centre-back and a striker are high on David Moyes' wanted list. And that centre-back could be Marseille's Croatian international Duje Caleta-Car.

"He's an excellent player and I'm led to believe it's only an outside chance that he goes to West Ham at this moment in time.

"I think it would have to be a permanent transfer, with Marseille asking for as much as £20m.

"But keep an eye on it. If they don't get anybody in, not only Moyes but West Ham fans in general will be disappointed."