Nuno hopes to deal with his West Ham squad in January. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
West Ham United are interested in signing VFL Bochum midfielder Kajetan Lenz.
The 19-year-old is highly regarded in Germany, and his performances have also attracted attention from Premier League clubs. According to Sky Sports, West Ham have already made inquiries about a possible transfer. It will be interesting to see if they follow the formal proposal.
It’s no secret that they need to tighten their backs. Signing a quality defensive midfielder could be a wise move. The 19-year-old will protect the back four and allow more creative players to operate more freely. He has the ability to also function as a central defender. His versatility could be an added bonus.
The 19-year-old is a talented young player with a promising future and could be a long-term investment for the club. If they can sign him for a reasonable fee, it could be a smart investment for the London club.
It has been a disappointing season for West Ham so far and they will be looking to bounce back strongly. They will likely want to secure their place in the Premier League next season as well. Improving their defense should be one of their priorities in the second half of the campaign. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the necessary reinforcements.
The 19-year-old could be tempted by the idea of a move to the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether the German team will allow him to leave midway through the season. He is an important player for them and they may not want to lose him.

