West Ham United reignite interest in Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika | OneFootball

West Ham United have reignited interest in Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika following the departure of Edson Alvarez to Fenerbahce, according to Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

West Ham have always wanted to bolster their options in the middle of the park at the London Stadium before the departure of the Mexican.

His exit has left them with no choice and a concrete move for Onyedika could be on the cards after they were linked in June.

Juventus also want the 24-year-old Nigeria international, but he is keen on joining the Hammers instead.

However, the chance to play in the Champions League this term could be appealing after Brugge secured a 3-1 victory in the first-leg of the play-offs against Rangers away from home.

The West Ham target played 89 minutes last night against the Scottish Premiership club and the Belgian club are expected to get the job done next week in the second-leg.

He made 52 appearances across all competitions last term, weighing in with two goals and two assists.

Onyedika has impressed in the Belgian Pro League over the last three campaigns, emerging as one of the best in his position.

He has what it takes to help improve the West Ham midfield, and manager Graham Potter could do with such a player going forward.

Their lack of verve in such a crucial position was evident against Sunderland in their 3-0 defeat at the hands of the newly-promoted last Saturday.

They are back in action on Friday night when they play Chelsea in their first home Premier League game of the new campaign.

West Ham are not favourites on paper against the Blues and failure to pick up a result could start piling the pressure on Potter.

They need more quality additions before the summer transfer window closes, and recruiting the services of Onyedika and two or more top players will come in handy.