West Ham considering swoop for Serie A side SPAL defender Francesco Vicari
Hammers are despertate for defensive reinforcements and could turn attention to Vicari just halfway through the Italian defender's debut season in Serie A
WEST HAM are lining up a January move for SPAL defender Francesco Vicari, according to reports.
Calciomercato.com claim the Hammers will look to raid Italy after being impressed with the defender's performances in Serie A this term.
West Ham scouts were in attendance last week at the San Siro to run the rule over the 23-year-old defender in the defeat at Milan on Wednesday.
The former Italy under-21 international is playing in his first season in Serie A after helping SPAL secure promotion last season.
The East London side are no strangers to taking young defenders from the Italian top flight.
They signed Italian international Angelo Ogbonna from Juventus in 2015 for around £10million.
Hammers boss Slaven Bilic watched on as his side conceded another three goals in the defeat at home to Tottenham on Saturday.
That’s 13 goals conceded already in just six games and only rock bottom Crystal Palace have let in as many so far.
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Bilic is under huge pressure after the Spurs defeat as the Hammers stay in the bottom three.
West Ham face a vital set of fixtures which could shape their season - Swansea are next up at the London Stadium, followed by a huge game at the Amex against Brighton.
