West Ham United is intensifying efforts to secure the services of Super Eagles and Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi in the upcoming January transfer window, according to IWITNESSLIVE Sports.
The pursuit by West Ham stems from their quest to find a suitable replacement for Aaron Cresswell, a stalwart with nine years at the club since his arrival from Ipswich Town in 2014. Despite approaching the end of his eighth season, the 33-year-old was close to departing the London Stadium in the summer, but the club successfully retained him.
While David Moyes currently has former Chelsea player Emerson in the squad, TEAMtalk reports that the manager is actively advocating for an upgrade in the left-back position come the New Year.
“We’ve had it confirmed to us that Hammers scouts have been working hard on a number of potential options and one of those who has impressed is Porto’s Zaidu Sanusi,” the website wrote.
“The Nigerian international, who has been with Porto since 2020, has been watched closely by West Ham including technical director Tim Steidten – who has appreciated the player for a long time.
“Sanusi has just returned to action following injury but has featured in Porto’s last two games and the Londoners were understood to be present.”
The 26-year-old has scored seven times in 118 games for Porto having previously played for lesser-known Portuguese club Santa Clara.
He has also won 15 caps for Nigeria, having made his debut for his country back in 2020.
