Report: West Ham set sights on ‘incredibly strong’ Bayern Munich defender

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West Ham United have set their sights on Bayern Munich talent Tanguy Nianzou, according to 90Min.

The Hammers are currently looking for a new centre-back in the remaining weeks of the summer transfer window.

At the weekend, West Ham boss David Moyes was without Nayef Aguerd and Craig Dawson through injury.

Angelo Ogbonna was also not fit following a long-term knee injury, while Issa Diop didn’t put himself forward to play.

Therefore, a new centre-back is a priority for the Hammers.

90Min touched upon West Ham’s pursuit of Thilo Kehrer before saying Nianzou is also on Moyes’ radar.

Nianzou joined Bayern from Paris Saint-Germain two years ago on a free transfer.

However, the 20-year-old has made just 23 Bundesliga appearances for the Bavarians amid injuries.

Nianzou now has competition from the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano and Lucas Hernandez.

Benjamin Pavard, a right-back by trade, is also comfortable playing at centre-back.

Nianzou ‘could be a player West Ham move for if they’re unable to land Kehrer from PSG’, added 90Min.

The France Under-20 captain can play in defensive midfield as well as in central defence.

“He’s incredibly strong in the air, probably our strongest defender in the air, even on offense,” Julian Nagelsmann has said about Nianzou (Bundesliga website).

“Overall, I was very satisfied with Tanguy. You can see that he has a very good character, that he throws everything in. He has an unbelievable aggressiveness and a winning mentality that is extraordinary.”