West Ham want German teenage attacking sensation, six other PL clubs keen too – Sky Sports journo

West Ham United are interested in recruiting the services of Hertha BSC attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Hammers want to bolster their squad following an underwhelming start to 2024-25, and the 18-year-old has emerged as a transfer target following his impressive displays in the 2. Bundesliga.

However, West Ham are not the only Premier League club keen on Maza, with Southampton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brentford, Fulham, Leicester City and Newcastle United all keen on him.

The German-born teenage sensation is also on the radar of some Bundesliga clubs, and he is expected to leave Hertha Berlin if they fail to secure promotion back to the German top-flight at the end of 2024-25.

Maza has four goals and two assists in 14 games across all competitions so far this term, with his ability to beat opponents in one-on-one situations one of his key strengths.

West Ham could do with his services in January as they need to improve significantly during the second half of the campaign, but it is hard to see his club selling him midway through the season.

Maza could cost around €20 million or slightly less, and Hammers technical director Tim Steidten could look to use his contacts back home to get a deal done.

Competition for the services of the Algeria international is bound to sky rocket at the end of the season if Hertha do not earn promotion, and West Ham may need to secure European football to boost their chances in the race.

Manager Julen Lopetegui is under pressure and could lose his job if nothing changes when Premier League action resumes after the international break later this month.

The London Stadium club are currently 14th in the table after three wins, three draws and five defeats, with just five points between them and the relegation zone.