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Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck celebrates his team’s fifth goal against Verona. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Tim Steidten could be the trump card for West Ham when they enter a January transfer battle with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for brilliant Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck.
According to CaughtOffside sources, London clubs sent scouts to watch the 24-year-old German during Inter’s recent match against Parma and positive reports were received after a good performance.
Both Ange Postecoglou and Julen Lopetegui are ready to test the waters in the January transfer window, but it is the Hammers who are likely to have some advantage in negotiations.
This is due to the German connection thanks to technical director Tim Steidten.
Yann Bisseck could solve West Ham’s defensive problems
Although Inter have not made a final decision on whether they will allow the 6ft 5in centre-back to leave in January, they will find it difficult to turn down offers of around £35m, which both Premier League clubs are expected to accept. offer.
It is understandable that they are interested in Bisseck’s services, considering that both Lopetegui and Postecoglou’s problems begin and end at the back.
A Spurs defender recently limped off, while Jean-Clair Todibo threatened to leave the Hammers after a row with the manager.
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West Ham needs a player who makes the difference like Yann Bisseck
When fit, Tottenham rely on players like Micky van de Ven to shore up their central defence, while West Ham still struggle in that area.
With a goal difference of minus eight, the Irons have the worst defensive record in the English top flight apart from the bottom four.
Clearly, that needs to be addressed as quickly as possible if they are not to be dragged into a relegation battle in the second half of the 24/25 campaign.
Landing Bisseck could be key to their aspirations, but his hiring is by no means a foregone conclusion at this point.
