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Kadeem Simmonds

West Ham transfer latest: Talks with PSG’s Thilo Kehrer ongoing as Hans Vanken bid is rejected

West Ham are 'close' to signing Paris Saint-Germain defender Thilo Kehrer, with talks ongoing.

Strengthening the club's centre-back options this summer has become a priority with Angelo Agbonna, Craig Dawson and Nayef Aguerd all out injured to start the season.

Issa Diop missed the opening day defeat to Manchester City and left the club to join Fulham prior to the 1-0 loss to newly promoted Nottingham Forest last weekend.

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With Ben Johnson deputising in the centre of defence the previous two Premier League games, manager David Moyes is keen to sign a more proven centre-back before the transfer window closes.

Despite Sevilla's interest in the German international, football.london understands that while talks are going well between West Ham and PSG for Kehrer, final details are yet to be agreed.

Meanwhile, the east London outfit have had an opening bid rejected for Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken, sources have told football.london.

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