West Ham eye January move for Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi

West Ham United are reportedly considering a January move for FC Porto’s Nigerian left-back, Zaidu Sanusi.

The Hammers, in search of defensive reinforcements, are said to have identified Sanusi as a potential target.

Aaron Cresswell’s potential departure and the presence of former Chelsea defender Emerson at the London Stadium have prompted West Ham to explore left-back options.

According to TeamTalk, the club’s technical director Tim Steidten has been actively involved in the pursuit of potential additions, and Sanusi has caught his attention.

The 26-year-old Nigerian international who joined Porto in 2020, recently returned to action after recovering from an injury.

West Ham representatives, including Steidten, have reportedly attended Porto’s recent games to assess Sanusi’s performance.

Sanusi boasts an impressive track record, scoring seven goals in 118 appearances for Porto and earning 15 caps for Nigeria since his debut in 2020.