Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai will ‘certainly’ join West Ham according to Turkish journalist Volkan Agir.

Agir tweeted that the defender will join the Hammers this summer.

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Express reporter Ryan Taylor meanwhile, reported that talks are ongoing but that a bid has yet to be made by West Ham.

Fenerbahce expect an offer from the Premier League outfit and Szalai has talked with the officials from the Turkish giants regarding a potential move.

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Turkish reporter Ahmet Ercanlar, who is known for his close ties to Fenerbahce, claims that West Ham have actually made a €17m offer for Szalai.

Ercanlar also claims that the Hungary international will be joining West Ham.

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West Ham are in the market for a central defender, Nayef Aguerd is currently injured whilst Angelo Ogbonna is not match fit. Additionally, Issa Diop has been closely linked with a Fulham move.

Szalai joined Fenerbahce on a £2m move in January 2021 from Limassol and does have another three-years remaining on his contract.

The defender has made 67 appearances for Fenerbahce in all competitions.

The 24-year-old has 27 international caps for Hungary.