- West Ham United are interested in Jordan Torunarigha as a solid defensive addition this summer.
- The 26-year-old is also attracting interest from Crystal Palace, Monza, and Leeds United.
- The Hammers are also eyeing a move for Championship ace Crysencio Summerville.
West Ham United are interested in signing a new centre-back this summer after landing a deal for Maximilian Kilman and, according to reports, KAA Gent’s Jordan Torunarigha has been identified as a potential option for Julen Lopetegui and Co.
The Hammers, who will be looking to kick-start their new era off on the front foot, managed to snare a deal for Kilman, formerly of Wolverhampton Wanderers, earlier this summer with the futures of both Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma hanging in the balance.
Former Real Madrid chief Lopetegui is reportedly chasing, at least, three more summer additions before the trading period shuts for business and strengthening the heart of his side’s back line could still remain the priority.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, West Ham are keen admirers of the 26-year-old, while Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Italian outfit Monza are also exploring a deal. The report states that an offer around the €5 million (£4.2m) mark would be enough to land a deal.
That’s thanks to his unfavourable contract position. Torunarigha’s deal with his Belgian employers expires in the summer of 2025, which leaves them with little wiggle room at the negotiating table.
The once-capped Nigeria international is also a target for Championship side Leeds United, with the Italian publication suggesting that they had an offer – worth €3 million – snubbed in May. The Whites have not returned to the table with a revised bid.
Despite being born in Chemnitz, Germany, Torunarigha made his international bow with the Super Eagles in October against Mozambique but had to sit out of AFCON thanks to an ankle injury.
Last season alone, the centre-back – who can also ply his trade on the left-hand side of the back line – notched 44 outings across all competitions for his Jupiler Pro League employers, hence the ever-growing interest in his signature from English sides.
Described as ‘incredibly strong’ by the official Bundesliga website, the two-time Berlin Cup winner is physically imposing, stands at 6ft 3in tall and possesses an abundance of pace, which allows him to dominate opposing centre forwards.
