West Ham United have stepped up talks to sign a replacement for Declan Rice and are 'in advanced talks' over a move for Juventus' Denis Zakaria, according to reports in Italy.
The midfielder spent last season on loan at Chelsea but failed to impress at Stamford Bridge, making just seven Premier League appearances.
Chelsea were unwilling to meet the clause that would have seen Zakaria's move become permanent as they plan for a future without the Juventus star.
However, this has not put the Irons off the Swiss international as Sky Sport Italia report that Juventus and West Ham are now in 'advanced negotiations' over a move.