West Ham set to revisit Duje Caleta-Car interest this summer | OneFootball

West Ham United are set to reignite their interest in a former target as David Moyes plots to bolster his playing squad ahead of next season.

The East London outfit have qualified for the Europa League and that means the prospect of a 50-plus game campaign is soon going to become a reality, so strength in depth across the pitch is certainly required.

This is why the 58-year-old appears keen on signing a new central defender this summer, as per Football Insider.

And now an ever-reliable source has provided an intriguing update, with the Hammers eyeing up a move for Marseille colossus Duje Caleta-Car, who started against England in their Euro 2020 opener on Sunday afternoon.

The Croatia international previously rejected a move to the London Stadium as he wanted to play in Europe – something West Ham can now offer him.

Speaking on a recent episode of ‘The West Ham Way’ podcast, the anonymous ExWHUemployee revealed that he was a signing to watch this transfer window.

“He is someone we have been massively linked with last summer and were going to sign until he chose to stay at Marseille.

“I think we’re going to go back in for him this summer for a much-reduced fee of around £15m.

“He kept Harry Kane out of the game very, very well, he’s a big lump, he’s not that old either. I liked the look of him. I think he would be a great signing if this comes off so watch this window.”

Moyes was hopeful of securing the 6 foot 4 colossus for around £20m back in October and now he’s going to be available for far cheaper, meaning the Scot could be about to deliver the club yet another masterclass in the transfer market.

Arguably, one of his best signings since returning for his second spell at the Irons has been Vladimir Coufal, who cost only £5.5m, whilst Jesse Lingard’s loan spell was undoubtedly a major factor behind their impressive form.

Caleta-Car, who as Ex suggests, would be a great signing as the club will need to replace Fabian Balbuena without paying over the odds.

The 24-year-old would be a commanding and imposing presence at the back for the Hammers, having averaged 2.5 aerial duels won per outing in Ligue 1 this campaign, whilst he’s equally adept with the ball at his feet, managing a better pass success rate (86.1%) than any of Moyes’ current defenders.

All in all, £15m seems an absolute bargain considering they were willing to pay £5m more last summer and since then, he’s improved and is starting for this national side at a major tournament.

In Caleta-Car, Moyes could deliver West Ham their next transfer masterstroke.

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