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title: "West Ham United: Rob Newman eyeing Ola Aina move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-02-16T19:40:15Z"
modified: "2022-02-16T19:40:15Z"
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# West Ham United: Rob Newman eyeing Ola Aina move

**As per [allnigeriasoccer.com](https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=42578), West Ham United, and by extension recruitment chief Rob Newman, are now eyeing a move for Torino defender Ola Aina.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham eye wing-backs?

According to reports, the Irons and manager David Moyes have had potential full-back options in mind amid their search for a striker and centre-half recently.

[West Ham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-developments-3/)

Fulham ace Antonee Robinson, for example, [has been linked](https://www.givemesport.com/1816450-west-ham-transfer-news-moyes-would-like-to-sign-81m-star-he-knows-from-everton) with a move in recent weeks meanwhile more versatile options like Man City’s Nathan Ake, who can play [centrally and as a full-back](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/122945/Show/Nathan-Ak%C3%A9), has also been [mentioned.](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-january-transfer-window-james-tarkowski-nathaniel-phillips-nathan-ake-b970723.html)

Now, as news emerges out of Rush Green, it appears Newman and co now have eyes for another young full-back.

### The Latest: Hammers eyeing Aina…

As per[allnigeriasoccer.com](https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=42578), the Hammers, Crystal Palace, Lille and Chelsea are all interested in the former Fulham player who made 31 appearances on loan there last season.

The [21-cap Nigeria international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ola-aina/profil/spieler/236490) has also impressed at AFCON, attracting the attention of Newman and West Ham, and it is believed Torino chiefs have ‘opened talks’ with Aina and his entourage over a possible exit this summer.

### The Verdict: Get it done?

Vladimir Coufal, who turns 30 soon, is a great short term option at right-back but the Hammers may have to start thinking about who succeeds the Czech long-term.

Aina, who’s been called ‘[quality](https://www.owngoalnigeria.com/2021/08/04/torino-coach-praise-super-eagles-defender-ola-aina-he-has-quality-crossing-and-dribbling/)‘ by Torino boss Ivan Juric, may well be the perfect man for the job going by his age (25) and potential for sell-on value as a result.

Given he is entering the final year of his contract in July, West Ham could even hold a major advantage in negotiations and sign the player for a cut-price fee, potentially then getting the prime years out of the player before selling for a profit.

***In other news: West Ham officials spotted in Europe as Moyes sets his sights on ‘special’ striker, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-journalist-drops-hugo-ekitike-transfer-claim/)***