West Ham United could revive interest in Leeds-linked Torino defender Ola Aina
West Ham could revive their interest in signing Torino defender Ola Aina, according to Evening Standard.
The Hammers, however, are not alone in the race to sign the 26-year-old versatile defender who has only a few months left on his current deal.
Leeds United and Crystal Palace are also said to be keen to sign the Nigerian international who came through the youth ranks at Chelsea.
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ExWHUemployee reported on 1 September that the Hammers are looking to raise funds to sign Aina.
The reliable Hammers source shared that the defender is very keen on moving to the London Stadium.
The Hammers had a bid rejected for Aina in the summer, which gives an indication that David Moyes rates him highly.
Aina is a versatile defender who can play on both flanks and also in central defence. He can also play in midfield as well.
Considering the fact that he is coming towards the end of his contract, the Hammers do have a chance to sign him on the cheap.
The Hammers probably won’t need him in central defence but he can fit in at right and left back.
Vladimir Coufal is facing an uncertain future at the club, and Aina could be a potential replacement for him.
West Ham spent heavily in the summer transfer window, and it remains to be seen whether Moyes will at all look to add depth to his squad in January.