West Ham face a fierce fight to retain their top-flight status, although they will have been boosted by recent performances, and the challenges will extend into the transfer market as they go toe-to-toe with rival clubs in search of ideal recruits.
The Hammers have been attributed with an interest in Trabzonspor midfielder Okay Yokuslu in recent months but will have to fend off the interest of another Premier League side to get their man.
Turkish Football report that Newcastle United sent scouts to assess Yokuslu in action against Osmanlispor last night, where a thrilling 3-3 draw took place.
Dubbed the ‘new Sergio Busquets’, Yokuslu boasts the sort of midfield presence that West Ham have been crying out for this season and his experience at international level with Turkey, where he’s earned 11 caps, provides an added boost.
Trabzonspor are open to selling the 24-year-old this summer for the right price and he’s certainly an affordable option, with TransferMarkt valuing his services at just €6m.
