Overview
- Football Insider, via Pete O’Rourke, reports West Ham have identified Tiago Gabriel as a January option rather than confirming a bid.
- West Ham are prioritising a centre-back after conceding 29 goals in 15 league games, with Max Kilman’s possible exit sharpening the need.
- Gabriel has started all 14 of Lecce’s Serie A matches this season and stands 6ft 5in, earning comparisons for timing and physical presence.
- Juventus are described as the current front-runner for the Portugal U21 international, while Brentford have also been linked.
- Lecce could consider a sale if a sizeable offer arrives well above his roughly £2.6m Transfermarkt valuation, though no formal offers have been reported.