West Ham United are reportedly one of the clubs interested in signing the Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the most exciting midfield prospects in the Italian league this season and he has picked up 5 assists across all competitions.
The highly-rated Danish defensive midfielder is currently the captain of Lecce and it remains to be seen whether the Italian club are prepared to cash in on him.
According to a report from Calciomercato, Brighton and Atletico Madrid are keen on signing the player as well.
Hjulmand his versatile enough to operate as a central defender as well and his versatility will be an added bonus for the Hammers.
West Ham could lose Declan Rice at the end of the season with the England international keen on joining a club with Champions League football. The 23-year-old Denmark midfielder could be the ideal long-term replacement for Rice.
The midfielder has a contract with Lecce until the summer of 2024 and he could be available for a reasonable price at the end of the season.
The opportunity to join a Premier League club will be a tempting proposition for the young midfielder and he could snub the opportunity to sign a new contract with the Italian club and move to England instead.
The 23-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to thrive in English football and a move to West Ham could be the ideal step up in his career right now.