West Ham are working to finalize a deal with Nice for centre-back Jean-Claire Todibo, who has been a target for Manchester United and Juventus.
Earlier this summer they agreed a loan deal with an option to buy for €32m [£27m].
However, it is thought that players are waiting juventus.
Juventus have been in talks with Nice for weeks but no solution has been reached.
It is understood West Ham now see an opportunity to reconsider the move – with an obligatory loan and permanent transfer being explored.
If West Ham are able to reach a comprehensive agreement with Nice, the final decision will be made by the players. Todibo has three years left on his contract.
West Ham United are in the transfer market to sign a centre-back Kurt Zuma Due to undergo a medical before transferring to the Emirates club al-shabab.
Manchester UnitedINEOS, which owns a minority stake in Nice, had planned to acquire the 24-year-old, but a move for Todibo was not possible.
The two clubs have agreed not to transfer players to each other to ensure they can compete in the same UEFA competition.
When does the summer transfer window close?
this 2024 summer transfer window The Premier League will officially end at 11pm UK time on August 30, and the Scottish League will officially end at 11:30pm.
The Premier League has brought forward its deadline to link up with other major European leagues. The deadline was determined following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
