West Ham are moving for Rennes centre-back Nayef Aguerd.

The Sun says West Ham are confident they are close to completing a deal for a central defender as planning for next season gears up.

The Hammers are working on a deal for Aguerd.

West Ham boss Moyes has had to battle a defensive crisis in recent weeks following injury to Angelo Ogbonna, Kurt Zouma and Issa Diop and is keen to bring in a left-sided defender - a profile Aguerd fits.