West Ham transfer target Mats Hummels very close to join Roma
In this transfer window, West Ham have been linked with a move to sign Bundesliga legend Mats Hummels on a free transfer. The 35-year-old reached the UEFA Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund and has left the club at the end of last season. Hummels has spent his entire playing career in the Bundesliga, playing for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund making 626 appearances as well as winning the Bundesliga six times.
The FIFA World Cup winning defender would bring a wealth of experience and top quality to bolster the Hammers defence. However, transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Hummels is joining Serie A side Roma on a free transfer, saying,
West Ham transfer target Mats Hummels very close to join Roma
"AS Roma have booked medical tests for Mats Hummels on Wednesday, travel also planned. After improved proposal sent today, the club wants to complete the deal after medical tests. Here we go, expected soon. "
- Fabrizio Romano
Hummels has been West Ham's preferred transfer target to improve squad depth at centre back. But Julen Lopetegui's side will need to consider other options as West Ham need to sign another quality defender to give more tactical flexibility to the West Ham lineup. Former Atletico Madrid star Mario Hermoso is also an option on a free transfer, however, he is also closing in on a move to join Roma.
Therefore, Hummels is set to be joined alongside another West Ham defensive target Mario Hermoso in Serie A. Recently, Sky Sports reported that the Hammers have shortlisted Joel Matip and John Egan as possible candidates who can bring more defensive solidity to the squad.
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Further, West Ham can also consider playing Guido Rodriguez as a defender with his great passing and ball winning ability. Now it remains to be seen which defender arrives at the London Stadium this season. Moreover, new signing Carlos Soler can also make his West Ham debut in the fourth match against Fulham after the international break.
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