Al Ittihad have submitted an official bid to sign West Ham United centre-back Nayef Aguerd, according to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna.
The Saudi Arabian side are keen to wrap up a deal for the 28-year-old defender, who is expected to leave West Ham before the transfer deadline.
West Ham have already strengthened their defensive options with the addition of Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo, so they could allow Aguerd to leave the club in the next few hours.
The Moroccan doesn’t have a future at the club under the leadership of Julen Lopetegui and hasn’t featured in any of West Ham’s opening two Premier League games.
Aguerd has become a hot commodity as the clock ticks down, and several clubs across Europe are registering an interest in the Moroccan centre-back.
La Liga duo Villarreal and Real Sociedad are among a number of clubs keen to sign Aguerd, so he’ll likely have his pick of the bunch.
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers have also explored the possibility of signing Aguerd on a season-long loan.
He made 28 appearances across all competitions last season, netting twice and providing an assist.
His imminent exit will allow West Ham to strengthen their squad further, with the club eyeing a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler.
West Ham need sales to seal move for Soler
The Hammers have been one of the most active Premier League clubs in the transfer market, but they’re still looking to do more business before the deadline.
PSG’s Soler has emerged as a concrete option for the Hammers, and Lopetegui is eager to lure the Spanish midfielder to the London Stadium.
Rumours have also been circulating that West Ham will listen to offers for James Ward-Prowse, who has only had 16 minutes of Premier League football so far.
There haven’t been any offers for the England international yet, but West Ham can move for Soler if Aguerd leaves the club.
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