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Report makes surprise Robin Koch claim as West Ham eye up move to sign the Leeds star

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Leeds United ace Robin Koch is reportedly on the radar of West Ham United this summer.

According to Sport Bild journalist Toby Altschaffl, West Ham have entered the race to sign Robin Koch from Leeds in the summer transfer window.

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Interestingly, the east London outfit were linked with a move to sign the 26-year-old before he moved to Elland Road from Freiberg in 2020.

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Hammers manager David Moyes needs to bolster his centre-back and defensive midfield ranks at the London Stadium this summer.

So signing someone like Koch who can operate in both positions would obviously appeal to the Scot…

Leeds ace Robin Koch is on the radar of West Ham

With the Whites having been relegated from the Premier League, there will undoubtedly be a mass exodus at Elland Road this summer.

And Koch is someone who could well leave, with the Hammers eyeing up a move to sign him according to Sport Bild journalist Toby Altschaffl:

Koch is a very good player, and his versatility could be really useful for the Hammers.

He can play as a centre-back or in the deep-lying midfield role.

The German is strong in the tackle, dominating in the air and has really impressive athleticism and stamina. He’s extremely robust and missed only two Premier League games for Leeds last season.

Robin Koch has been described as superb by Leeds Live, and I think if he’s available for a reasonable fee, he could be a decent addition for West Ham this summer.

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