Transfer interest is building around Alexsandro Ribeiro, with West Ham understood to be weighing-up a move for the Lille defender. While there has been no official bid as yet, the club may act swiftly if they decide to pursue the deal before the transfer window slams shut. West Ham remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. AL Nassr continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. So far in this season, West Ham are conceding 2.22 goals a game (20 in 9), more than they'd like compared to the Premier League standard. The hope is Alexsandro Ribeiro adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Reports suggest West Ham are monitoring Kenneth Taylor, Gonzalo García Torres and Ivan Toney whereas Lille have not been associated with other players at this stage. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest West Ham transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.