Dendoncker and Coquelin are both said to feature on West Ham United’s winter wishlist.
Reports are linking West Ham United with moves for midfield duo Leander Dendoncker and Francis Coquelin.
According to Nieuwsblad, the Hammers are ‘informed’ about Dendoncker, who it is claimed will only leave current employers Anderlecht for a ‘top amount’, which could exceed €20 million (£17.7 million).
Manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck is said to see the 22-year-old Belgium international – in whom Manchester United and Everton have previously been credited with interest – continuing his career at centre-back.
However, it is claimed the player favours a central midfield role, in which he has spent much of his early career – while the report adds that West Ham are mainly looking for ‘solid midfielders’ and are ‘crazy about’ big, strong players.
According to the Daily Mirror, the Hammers, who have also been linked with moves for Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Allen this winter, are leading the chase for Arsenal’s Francis Coquelin.
It is claimed that Arsenal are prepared to sell Coquelin, another defensive minded midfielder, who ‘wants more game time’.
And the Gunners are said to want around £10 million for the Frenchman.
Which of Dendoncker or Coquelin would be best for West Ham United?
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