West Ham Join Reported Bundesliga Chase for Bochum Teen Cajetan Lenz

Lenz's agent acknowledges inquiries from multiple clubs, with the teenager currently focused on Bochum's promotion push.

Overview

Agent Makram Naceur says West Ham and other suitors have made contact regarding the 19-year-old defensive midfielder.
Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg reports that nearly every Bundesliga club except Bayern Munich holds concrete interest.
Coverage portrays Lenz as intent on helping VfL Bochum return to the top flight after last season's relegation.
West Ham, 17th after 12 Premier League games under Nuno Espirito Santo, are assessing midfield reinforcements for the second half of the season.
The situation remains at the inquiry and monitoring stage ahead of the January window, with no bid or agreement reported.