Player has ‘won over’ West Ham – Summer move to Premier League presented as distinct possibility

Last summer, West Ham United bolstered their back four by adding Kurt Zouma and Craig Dawson to their squad.

The Hammers also looked at Rennes’ Nayef Aguerd and even made a €20m bid.  However, their proposal was then rejected by the French club.

Back in March, the West Ham United target confirmed he “had offers” from England, but his employer refused to let him leave in the summer of 2021.

Operating in the middle of defence, the Morocco international finished the 2021/22 season with 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and registering three assists in the process.

L’Equipe on Monday talks about West Ham United interest in the 26-year-old as they say he ‘won over’ David Moyes’ side last summer.

After being refused to leave the French club, Aguerd signed a new deal with the French club in August 2021. His current deal runs down in 2025. Despite this, the report states that there remains a possibility for the player to leave Rennes this summer.

If Aguerd were to change clubs, Rennes will have to ‘rethink’ to shape up their defence for the 2022/23 season.