West Ham United are reportedly renewing their interest in Fenerbahce’s versatile defender Jayden Oosterwolde ahead of the January transfer window. According to reports from Turkish media, the 23-year-old Dutch player was a summer target for the Hammers, but the club was unable to secure his signing. Fenerbahce were hesitant to sell after the departure of Ferdi Kadıoğlu to Brighton & Hove Albion, which proved to be a stumbling block. However, West Ham seem prepared resurrect interest in the player.
Kadıoğlu was also on West Ham’s radar over the summer, with reports suggesting that the club’s director of football, Tim Steidten, initiated discussions with his representatives.
Oosterwolde’s ability to play both as a left-back and a central defender could be a useful option for West Ham. Head coach Julen Lopetegui is reportedly keen to strengthen the left-back position while also reinforcing the team’s central defence.
A previous attempt to shift midfielder Edson Álvarez into a defensive role didn’t yield the desired results, prompting the need for a defensive reshuffle. There would certainly appear to be room in the squad for a versatile player who can also opperate at left back given that Lopetegui has shifted Aaron Wan Bissaka into the position on a couple of occasions.
Oosterwolde has been a key player for Fenerbahce this season, featuring in all seven of their Super Lig matches. Manager José Mourinho is reportedly reluctant to lose another essential player following recent departures.
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