West Ham are plotting a move for Club Brugge captain Hans Vanaken as David Moyes plans to further strengthen his midfield options this summer.
The Hammers have already signed Flynn Downes from Swansea City but Moyes is keen to add an attack-minded option to his ranks. Vanaken is seen as an ideal player for that role given his experience in the Champions League and it is understood he also wants to make the move to the London Stadium.
Vanaken, who scored nine goals and chipped in with nine assists in the Juliper Pro League last term, is already match fit, having played 90 minutes for Brugge in each of their opening four matches of the season. While Moyes has targeted younger players in the transfer window, Vanaken is turning 30 this month and would add some much-needed experience following the departures of veterans Mark Noble and Andriy Yarmolenko.
