Transfer negotiations are ongoing between Besiktas and West Ham over Alphonse Areola, the highly-rated goalkeeper - with multiple reliable sources confirming the story. The clubs are believed to be some way apart on valuation, but dialogue is open as they look to strike a deal ahead of the run-in. Unconfirmed reports suggest both sides are hopeful of finding a resolution in the coming days - with other interested clubs said to be circling. Besiktas continue discussions over the move, with no rival interest reported so far to complicate matters. Defensively, Besiktas are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.26 goals conceded per game. Someone like Alphonse Areola could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. West Ham have also been linked with Harry Maguire, Antonin Kinsky and Yaser Asprilla while Besiktas are reportedly monitoring Djibril Sow, James John McAtee and Oscar Winther Hojlund. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.