West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up a move for Torino central midfielder Sasa Lukic in the January transfer window.

The Lowdown: Signings needed

It is safe to say that West Ham need to make some signings in January in order to help push them up the Premier League table.

They are currently sitting in 16th place, just one point outside of the relegation zone, and also have a UEFA Europa Conference League campaign to contend with in the second part of the season.

The lack of quality depth behind Declan Rice in the centre of the park is definitely a concern, and it looks like GSBK are looking to strengthen the spine in the winter window.

The Latest: Lukic interest

As per Italian news outlet Calciomercato, the Hammers are one of four clubs to have 'shown interest' in Lukic, alongside Leicester City, Napoli and Roma.

The 26-year-old would like to leave Torino, and if he is not sold in January, he will go in the summer instead.

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The Verdict: Midfield upgrade

Hailed as 'outstanding' by journalist Josh Bunting, Lukic would certainly feel like an upgrade on David Moyes' current options in the middle of the park.

Only Declan Rice is able to match his 88.7% pass accuracy in the Irons squad in their respective domestic leagues (for players to have made at least one start so far this season), while his two goals and 0.5 crosses per game are unmatched by any West Ham midfielder.

Hammers supporters would have caught a glimpse of Lukic playing for Serbia in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he came up against Irons maestro Lucas Paqueta for Brazil, showing that he can perform on the big stage.

Nonetheless, at 26 years of age, he is a player about to enter his prime, and could really shine at the London Stadium.