West Ham’s survival bid is finally gathering pace.
With just one defeat in their last five Premier League outings — including three crucial victories — belief is returning that the Hammers can avoid the drop. But while results have improved, one problem area remains glaring.
Defensively, it has been a difficult campaign. West Ham have conceded 49 league goals so far — the second-worst record in the division — and although Axel Disasi was brought in from Chelsea in January to stabilise things, longer-term reinforcements appear necessary.
Now, attention has reportedly turned to Serie A.
West Ham Interested in Gatti
Federico Gatti. (Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Federico Gatti. (Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)
According to Italian outlet IlBianconero, Juventus defender Federico Gatti is attracting strong interest ahead of the summer window — and West Ham are said to be “among the most interested clubs.”
The report claims that several enquiries have been made for the 27-year-old in recent months, with Juventus open to discussions if the right offer arrives.
However, any deal will not come cheap. The Turin giants are understood to be demanding a significant fee, and whether they sanction a sale could depend on their own defensive depth heading into next season.
Gatti joined Juventus from Frosinone in January 2022, before returning to his former club on loan for the remainder of that campaign. Since then, he has established himself as a dependable presence in Turin.
His development has been widely praised, with Frosinone director Guido Angelozzi previously describing his rise as “extraordinary.”
For West Ham, the attraction is clear: experience, physicality, and top-level pedigree in a position that has badly needed consistency.
If the Hammers secure Premier League survival, a summer move for a proven Serie A centre-back could signal serious intent — but prising Gatti away from Juventus will require both ambition and financial muscle.