West Ham United are tracking Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger.
The Mirror reports the defender, recently fast-tracked into Germany's international squad, has been watched by Hammers scout George Dixon this season.
But they are one of several sides chasing the fast-rising Bundesliga star's signature.
West Ham are identifying targets amid fears they will lose Winston Reid for nothing next summer.
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