Report: West Ham register interest in signing Birger Meling

According to reports from the Daily Mail, West Ham United are one of the many clubs in Europe interested in signing Rosenborg left-back Birger Meling.

The Hammers are going through a rough patch in the Premier League despite making a solid start. They have gone five games without a win in the league, and Manuel Pellegrini is already thinking about bolstering the squad in the January transfer window.

The report claims that the Irons are interested in the Norway international who has just over a year left on his contract with the title-holders.

The Hammers are well-stocked on the left-hand side and it is baffling that they want Meling in January. Aaron Cresswell signed a new contract earlier…