West Ham United are reportedly chasing Chelsea right-back Branislav Ivanovic in January.
According to a report in the Daily Express, West Ham United are interested in signing Chelsea right-back Branislav Ivanovic in the January transfer window.
Right-back has been a problem position for West Ham over the past two campaigns, with Bilic’s options short and the Croatian boss reportedly wants to strengthen in January.
West Ham have had to play Michail Antonio out of position at right-back this term, and while they have the likes of Alvaro Arbeloa and Sam Byram who can play there, Bilic wants another option.
West Ham have now reportedly identified Ivanovic as the ideal January target for them.
The Serbian international appears to have fallen out of favour at Chelsea, after Antonio Conte has switched to a formation involving wing-backs.
The energetic Victor Moses has been preferred to Ivanovic for the Blues, and West Ham believe that the experienced defender could be available.
West Ham have looked shaky at the back this term, and Bilic is determined to tighten things up, as he looks to guide the Hammers up the Premier League table.
Ivanovic is reportedly keen to stay in London if he does leave Chelsea, as his family are settled in the area.
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