West Ham United are interested in signing Gary Medel.

The Hammers want to add the veteran Chilean to their squad in the January transfer window.

Per Sky Sports News, the club have already sent officials to Turkey to do a deal with Besiktas, his current club.

Medel has played in the Premier League with Cardiff. But he moved on after a season, where the club were relegated.

The veteran defender, who can also play in midfield, has 114 caps for his country.