According to a report by L'Equipe (via Sport Witness), West Ham United have now tabled an offer to sign Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this summer.
The Lowdown: West Ham eyeing Zouma...
As per numerous reliable sources, West Ham have been in talks over signing Zouma for the last three weeks with many twists and turns to the story.
The Irons first entered negotiations back in late July according to Sky Sports as manager David Moyes seeks to strengthen his options in central defence.
When a move for Zouma became unlikely, fellow defensive target Nikola Milenkovic was prioritised, and at one stage, it looked almost certain he would become a West Ham player.
However, now that move has broken down, the Chelsea defender is back on West Ham priority's list as their primary target - with L'Equipe bringing an update.
The Latest: Irons table offer...
As per the French news source (via Sport Witness), West Ham and GSB have now tabled a bid for the 26-year-old.
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Indeed, it is claimed the Hammers have 'come forward with an offer' of around £25 million to sign Zouma this summer, but there is also a suggestion that it didn't do enough to sway Chelsea or the player himself.
Nevertheless, while personal terms also still haven't been agreed, there is a belief that the Frenchman would be more tempted by the idea of joining West Ham than Sevilla.
The Verdict: Get it done...
It may be a difficult move to pull off financially judging by this update, but Zouma could well be worth the trouble as manager Moyes looks to seriously reinforce his options.
Only Craig Dawson, Issa Diop and Angelo Ogbonna present themselves as senior options as it stands and the 6 foot 3 powerhouse could add a totally different dimension.
Amassing a 90.9% pass accuracy out from the back last season, far more than any of West Ham's current defensive crop (WhoScored), he has also been called 'unbelievable' by Chelsea legend John Terry.
He started 22 Premier League matches for the Blues last season and even managed five goals in that time, meaning he can also deliver at the other end on occasion.
Zouma would be the perfect defensive addition for West Ham, but with time running out, they will have to move quickly.
In other news: West Ham source: GSB 'set sights on signing' 6 foot 3 powerhouse, find out more here.