West Ham United weighing up Sami Khedira move?

West Ham United have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for Juventus outcast Sami Khedira during the January transfer window.

Having fallen out of favour under recently-appointed boss Andrea Pirlo, Khedira has insisted that he is open to a move to the English Premier League when the January transfer window opens for business.

Despite being well stocked for options in the final third, it has been suggested that Manchester United may look to bring in the 33-year-old midfielder to Old Trafford.

However, according to Sport Mediaset via The Sun, West Ham United have emerged as leading contenders for the Germany international.

Much could depend on whether the Italian champions are prepared to hand Khedira a free transfer due to his absence from the first-team this season.

Khedira, who is contracted to Juventus until the summer, meaning that pre-contract agreements could potentially be made with foreign clubs when the January transfer window opens for business.