West Ham make contact with player’s agent – Hammers will make ‘official offer’ for signing ‘next week’

Last week, Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu reported West Ham United have included Fenerbahçe’s Jayden Oosterwolde in their target list.

Sabuncuoğlu took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain that West Ham have asked his agent for recordings of the defender’s performances against Galatasaray last season.

The centre-back played the full 90 minutes in both matches and helped Fenerbahçe keep a clean sheet on two occasions against their local rivals.

Quite why the Hammers would need to ask for that is unclear, with it presumably available via professional scouting platforms.

Tuesday’s edition of Sabah says West Ham will ‘take action’ to sign the 23-year-old in the summer window.

The Premier League side have followed the Dutchman, who can also operate as a left-back, for a long time.

Oosterwolde’s deal lasts until 2027, and Fenerbahçe president Ali Koç had made it clear the player will only be allowed to leave if there’s an “extraordinary” offer. According to the newspaper, the Yellow Canaries need at least €20m to consider selling the defender this summer.

It’s claimed Julen Lopetegui’s side will contact the Istanbul club with an ‘official offer next week’ to sign Oosterwolde.

Sabah make no mention of the fee West Ham will propose, and it’s unlikely to be accepted if it’s less than €20m.