West Ham United are in talks to sign Fenerbache defender Atilla Szalai as reliable club insider ExWHUemployee shares news for Irons supporters.

The Lowdown: West Ham eye new defender...

The Hammers are going through somewhat of a defensive crisis at the moment as their Premier League campaign gets underway, with manager David Moyes apparently keen to reinforce his options at the back before this summer window closes.

Injuries to Nayef Aguerd and Angelo Ogbonna have severely depleted West Ham's options in defence, while Craig Dawson is thought to want a return up north, not this season but potentially soon after.

Meanwhile, some concerns surround Kurt Zouma's injury history and there are doubts over the future of Issa Diop, prompting Moyes and Irons officials to weigh up their options in the transfer market.

The Latest: West Ham in Szalai talks...

Sharing news for West Ham supporters, ExWHUemployee claims that the east London club are eyeing a move for Szalai.

Taking to Patreon, the club insider believes that talks are 'ongoing' for the Hungary international, who could leave his club for just £10m.

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Ex adds that West Ham appreciate Szalai's profile and ability to play on the left-hand side of central defence or at left-back.

The Verdict: Get it done...

Having impressed against England at international level, the Fenerbahce ace stands out as a possible bargain for just £10m.

The 24-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to Virgil van Dijk, has also been tipped by Hungary boss Marco Rossi to become 'one of the best central defenders in Europe' soon.

Already building quite a reputation, Szalai's age and potential marks him out as a very astute target for Moyes and West Ham, especially with the club's glaring need to strengthen their defensive options.