West Ham defender Ogbonna is said to be interesting Napoli.
Serie A giants Napoli are set to be rather busy in this summer’s transfer window after installing ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager, and it is believed they are tracking West Ham United defender Angelo Ogbonna.
Ogbonna was a mainstay of the West Ham side last season, leading a three-man defence under Moyes into battle with Declan Rice and Aaron Cresswell either side of him towards the end of the season.
But the signing of Issa Diop from Toulouse and the fact that the Hammers are still in the market for another central defender despite the return of Reece Oxford, could indeed be signs that Manuel Pellegrini is planning for life after Ogbonna.
Indeed, Sky Sports reported that West Ham had a bid of £20million plus £5million in bonuses for Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles on Tuesday. With interest ongoing in centre-backs, perhaps Ogbonna’s position is under threat.
Some West Ham fans reacted to the news on Twitter that their club are interested in the former Juventus defender, with some seemingly open to the defender leaving.
Others asked for a swap, including stars such as Kalidou Koulibaly and Dries Mertens, while some are keen to keep Ogbonna at the London Stadium.
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