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Free agent Martin Caceres would be a smart signing for West Ham

Alberto Cerri of Juventus controls the ball during the friendly match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund on July 25, 2015 in St Gallen, Switzer...
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The Uruguayan would be a useful addition to the West Ham United squad this summer.

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has managed to salvage his side’s summer transfer window, with a whole host of impressive signings over the past week or so, but there is still room for further improvement from a squad depth perspective.

One area in particular where the Croatian would like to bolster is his central defensive department, especially if he opts to play with three centre-backs, what with Winston Reid’s ongoing injury problems, Jose Fonte’s questionable form and James Collins set to turn 34 later this month.

With this in mind, West Ham should consider a move for Martin Caceres, who is available on a free transfer, following his release from Southampton this summer.

Martin Caceres (L) of Juventus FC tackles Luis Ferdinando Muriel of Udinese Calcio during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Udinese Calcio at Juventus Arena on September 13, 2014...Martin Caceres in action

The 30-year-old centre-back possesses a footballing CV that can be matched by few, including five Serie A titles, a La Liga title and a Champions League winner’s medal.

The former Juventus defender has fantastic ability with the ball at his feet, and still possesses impressive pace along the ground. Despite not being the tallest, Caceres is a wonderful reader of the game, and possesses the uncanny knack of being able to anticipate danger before it materialises.

He would provide great cover at the heart of the Hammers’ defence, and his arrival would help instil a winning attitude at the London Stadium.

The 70-capped Uruguay international would add a certain level of know-how and nouse to the West Ham squad, and his availability on a free transfer makes a move for him a no-brainer.

AS Roma's Italian forward Daniele De Rossi (L) vies for the ball with Juventus' Uruguayan defender Martin Caceres  during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Juventus at...Martin Caceres in action during his time with Juventus