West Ham Target Boey in January Survival Push

West Ham United are preparing for an active January transfer window as manager Nuno Espirito Santo seeks reinforcements to steer the club away from the Premier League relegation zone. The Hammers, currently 18th in the table after a challenging start to the season, have shown interest in Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey amid reports that the German champions are open to selling the 25-year-old defender.

According to German publication TZ, Bayern acquired Boey from Galatasaray in January 2024 for up to 30 million euros but are now willing to accept around 18 million euros to offload him. The Frenchman, who has made only 37 appearances for Bayern since joining, has struggled with injuries and limited playing time, starting just six Bundesliga matches last season. Bayern view him as surplus to requirements, particularly with plans to pursue Feyenoord's Givairo Read as a long-term replacement under manager Vincent Kompany. Interest in Boey extends beyond West Ham, with Juventus, AS Monaco, Lyon, Crystal Palace, Sevilla, and Galatasaray also monitoring the situation, potentially leading to competition in the winter market.

Financial constraints under the Premier League's...