By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

West Ham "showing strong interest" in Köln defender

West Ham are reportedly considering a January move for 1. FC Köln defender Rav van den Berg.

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Having struggled to find consistent playing time at 1. FC Köln since his €8 million move from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2025, Rav van den Berg could potentially be on the move this winter.

According to Köln-based outlet Express.de, West Ham United are “showing strong interest” in the Dutch centre-back.

The Hammers reportedly already showed interest in the 22-year-old during the summer, but a move failed to materialise.

Now, they could return with a concrete offer in January, with a potential transfer fee of €15 million being mentioned.

Van den Berg has yet to make an appearance for Köln this season and has played just 14 games for the Billy Goats in total.