WEST HAM are checking on Stuttgart’s French defender Dan-Axel Zagadou — and could move out Nayef Aguerd.
Hammers manager David Moyes has sent his spies to look at the 6ft 6in centre-half in case Aguerd leaves in the January window.
The Moroccan is finding the physical side of the Premier League difficult — but Moyes has faith in the 27-year-old.
Lyon are keen on a loan-to-buy deal and that would happen if Moyes found a replacement in time.
Zagadou, 24, was on the West Ham watchlist a year ago when he was with Borussia Dortmund.
West Ham have also put Montpellier striker Akor Adams on their transfer shortlist.
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Adams, 23, has scored seven times in 15 Ligue 1 games since joining the French club last summer.
The former Nigeria U-20 international is tall, powerful and a good finisher but also works hard off the ball, making him a good fit for the Hammers.
Adams spent five years in Norway with second-tier Sogndal and top-flight side Lillestrom.
Moyes has played down expectations of transfers next month but if they decide to do business, a striker is the top priority.
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Michail Antonio hurt his knee on international duty with Jamaica in November.
But the ligament problem was not as serious as first feared and any move for a new centre-forward will depend in part on how quickly he can recover.
The Hammers could also bolster their defence with the addition of Chelsea outcast Ian Maatsen.
Maatsen impressed on loan at Burnley in the Championship last season and the Clarets had a £30million bid rejected in the summer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
