After a solid first season last year, Manuel Pellegrini has quickly continued rebuilding his West Ham side this summer.

There have already been several incomings, with the likes of Pablo Fornals and Sebastien Haller improving the group considerably. It now seems the Chilean is focusing on his defence.

Diario OK report that the Hammers have turned their attention to Alaves defender Guillermo Maripán and have already submitted bids for the centre back.

Their first offer of €11.6m was rejected earlier this summer, even though Alaves denied contact, and they’ve returned with an offer of €15m.