Mavropanos: Attempt for January transfer on horizon, West Ham ready to fight

Beşiktaş plan a January approach for West Ham defender Mavropanos, but the Hammers are reluctant to sell the Greece international.

Beşiktaş have identified West Ham centre-back Konstantinos Mavropanos as a transfer target and are considering a fresh attempt to sign him in the January window. The Turkish club's sporting director Eduard Graf watched the 28-year-old live during the recent international break against Germany, which prompted the interest. Mavropanos joined West Ham in 2023 and has become a regular starter this season, making 13 appearances and scoring five goals from defence. He is valued at €18m and has a contract until 2028. However, West Ham are not keen to let him leave in January and are described as posing the biggest obstacle to any deal. Nuno Espírito Santo's side have no plans to part ways with the former Arsenal defender in the winter market, though the club may face a decision if Beşiktaş do launch a formal bid.