West Ham are plotting a move for Brazilian defender Léo Ortiz from Red Bull Bragantino.
The 26-year old centre-half has been a regular in the Brazil squad since the Copa America tournament last summer.
He has yet to make his international debut but feels a transfer to a major European league could help his ambition to win a place in Tite’s squad for the World Cup.
Ortiz is captain of Red Bull Bragantino
Ortiz is under contract at Bragantino until 2026, having signed a renewal in March, but, according to GloboEsporte.