West Ham weighing options for defensive cover with two free agents

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After loaning out Nayef Aguerd to Real Sociedad and Kurt Zouma to Al Oroboah, West Ham United are now in search of a new defender to fill the void in their squad.

West Ham are studying the free agency market for a new centre-half.AdvertisementAdvertisement

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip, 33, and ex-Sheffield United centre-half John Egan, 31, are both being considered, says the London Evening Standard.

The pair remain free agents after being released by their clubs over the summer.

West Ham had 19-year-old Kaelan Casey on the bench for defeat to Manchester City on Saturday and are now seeking more experienced cover.