West Ham look at Coventry centre back who is excelling under LampardWest Ham have added Coventry City's highly rated centre back Bobby Thomas to their list of defensive targets. West Ham have also discussed Jamaal Lascelles at Newcastle United and Sporting Braga’s Bright Arrey-Mbi, who used to be on Chelsea’s books, among others. Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, long admired by West Ham is wanted by Wolfsburg. Gallagher's replacementAtletico Madrid have targeted Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes as a replacement for Conor Gallagher who yesterday completed his £34m move to Tottenham. Experience on Hammers' agendaNewcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has emerged as a potential target for West Ham.

Source: Daily Mail January 15, 2026 11:39 UTC