The 32-year-old has struggled for form and fitness since signing a four-year deal with West Ham in August 2024 after joining from Dortmund.

Nuno Espirito Santo is in desperate need of a win, something his new side West Ham United have not experienced since August, when Newcastle United visit the London Stadium on Sunday morning.

West Ham United have confirmed that French midfielder Mohamdou Kanté (20) has extended his contract with the East London club. The 20-year-old signed for the Hammers from Paris FC during the summer

The struggling London club put in their best display of the season against Newcastle and will be hoping it's a sign of things to come

By the time substitute Tomas Souček tapped in deep into stoppage time after Nick Pope denied Bowen once more, the points were secured and belief rekindled. West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United, and smiles finally stretched across claret and blue faces.

For West Ham, his signing would represent both an investment in defensive stability and a nod towards a longer-term rebuild under Nuno Espirito Santo. With the Hammers juggling domestic and European commitments, a defender of Alexsandro’s pedigree could bring the calmness and leadership they have occasionally lacked.

West Ham are stepping up their search for a new forward for the January market as Niclas Fullkrug’s future is cast into fresh doubt, TEAMtalk can reveal.

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