West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Spezia striker M'Bala Nzola, but the newly promoted Serie A side are preparing an offer to extend his stay at the club.

The 24-year-old has scored seven goals in in 10 Serie A appearances so far this season, attracting the interest of several Premier League clubs, including West Ham.

Inter, Roma, Lazio and Juventus face competition from West Ham, as it’s reported Olivier Giroud is threatening to leave Chelsea in January.

France coach Didier Deschamps advised him to find a new club where he can get more playing time ahead of the European Championship next summer.

It is a repeat of the situation from last season, but every time he seems to be on the verge of leaving, Giroud commits to Chelsea.

One of the reasons is that his family is so settled in London after many years with clubs based in the English Capital.

Mario Mandzukic has reportedly rejected to join Aston Villa and West Ham as Bologna think about the former Juve striker to replace Federico Santander.

The Paraguayan striker has bee ruled out for four months and according to Gianlucadimarzio.com, Mandzukic is one of the possible candidates to replace him.

The negotiations, however, are difficult due to the economic demands of the Croatian striker.

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani is going to be in the Champions League with Rennes, who reportedly agreed terms with club and player.

The centre-back had also been linked with Newcastle United, West Ham, Fulham, Sevilla and Valencia.

However, Sky Sport Italia claim he has struck a deal to join Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, on loan at a cost of €1.5m.

The French side will also pay his full salary during the loan spell, but there does not seem to be an option to buy.

Newcastle United are reportedly ready to improve upon Valencia’s offer for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.

The centre-back is on the market, as he has fallen down the pecking order over the last year and is not part of Andrea Pirlo’s plans.

Valencia had been the hot favourites for his signature, ahead of Sevilla, Fulham and West Ham United.

West Ham United have made an offer for Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic, claim Sky Sport Italia, with Fulham also interested.

The 28-year-old centre-back is only under contract until June 2021 and has not agreed a new deal.

He has been on the market for several months and a proposal has now arrived from West Ham.

Negotiations are in progress and Napoli want around €15-20m for the Serbia international.

Fulham are also believed to be keeping an eye on Maksimovic after the deal with Sassuolo for Marlon seemingly collapsed.

Valencia appear to have won the race to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to Spanish sources, beating West Ham, Fulham, Rennes and Sevilla.

As reported by Football Espana, Cadena Cope claim Rugani and Tottenham’s Juan Foyth will join Valencia in the final days of the transfer session.

Rugani is on the market after barely featuring in the past couple of years, falling far down the pecking order in Turin.

West Ham United are so far the only club in genuine negotiations for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, claim Sportitalia.

The centre-back has also been linked with Fulham, Rennes and Sevilla, but it’s reported only the Hammers are currently in talks.

There is no offer as of yet, the contact has purely been exploratory so far.

The Italian television station maintains Juventus are asking for €18-20m plus bonuses in order to sell Rugani.

Genoa have reportedly targeted West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere, who could leave the Londoners this summer.

The Grifoni are, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, studying the possibilities of bringing the former England international to Serie A.

Wilshere, who joined the Hammers from Arsenal on a free transfer in 2018, has not been able to revive his career at the London Stadium.

He has only played 16 Premier League games in his two seasons and could terminate his deal with the Irons one year early.

Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero warns he ‘won’t give away’ defender Omar Colley, amid Celtic, West Ham and Leicester City interest.

The Gambia international has an asking price of at least €10m and that seems to be inflexible.

“Why should I just give Colley away?” Ferrero told the Secolo XIX newspaper.

“Have you seen how much (Napoli President Aurelio) De Laurentiis is negotiating for the possible sale of Kalidou Koulibaly? Let’s not joke around, here.”