West Ham bid to hijack Hull's deal for Josha Vagnoman as transfer news arrives from Germany
West Ham United are looking to make a last-ditch attempt to sign Stuttgart right-back Josha Vagnoman.
Nuno Espirito Santo is hoping to get some more reinforcements through the door before Tuesday's 11pm deadline
His Hammers squad was bolstered on Monday with the arrival of Edvin Austbo from Viking.
West Ham have only signed one defender so far this summer in the form of Joel Veltman.
But, with just hours to go in the window, the Irons are trying to prize one away from Premier League Hull City's grasps.
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How close is Josha Vagnoman to joining Hull as West Ham plot hijack?
Sky Sports Germany reporter Dennis Bayer claims via X on Monday that West Ham are trying to do a deal for Vagnoman.
However, it's claimed that Hull and Stuttgart have a transfer agreement in place.
Despite this, no personal agreement is said to have been reached between the 25-year-old and the Tigers.
As such, his move to the Premier League newboys isn't done, thus the door for West Ham to swoop in remains open.
Nottingham Forest are also claimed to be attempting to persuade Vagnoman to join them over West Ham and Hull.
So, what kind of player is Vagnoman and what experience would he bring to the London Stadium?
Why West Ham would get Swiss Army Knife with Vagnoman
Joining Stuttgart from Hamburg in the summer of 2022, Vagnoman has made 126 competitive appearances for his current side.
A two-cap Germany international, he's got experience playing in Germany's top two divisions.
Perhaps his biggest selling point is his versatility, however, as he's more than just a right-back.
As detailed via Transfermarkt, Vagnoman has played in every position down the flanks and in central defence during his time with Stuttgart.
So, he could be a very classy and highly useful signing for West Ham to make at this late stage of the transfer window.