The Hammers may need to replace Pedro Obiang in the summer who has been linked with a move away from the club

West Ham United are reportedly interested in Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos.

The 22-year-old is understood to be surplus to requirements as Zinedine Zidane prepares a big overhaul at the club following a poor season.

Getty 3 Dani Ceballos could leave Real Madrid in the summer

The Mirror report the Hammers have been alerted to his availability in the summer.

Manager Manuel Pellegrini is a big fan as is director of football Mario Husillos.

getty 3 Manuel Pellegrini is understood to be keen on Ceballos

The Spain international could be available on a season-long loan or for around £18million on a permanent transfer.

West Ham could be looking for a replacement for Pedro Obiang who has consistently been linked with a move away from the club.

Getty 3 Pedro Obiang has been linked with a move away from the Hammers

Ceballos could be the right fit for Pellegrini’s side should they lose Obiang in the summer.

The midfielder has played 22 times in La Liga for Real Madrid this season, including 12 starts.

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Madrid have endured a tough season that has seen them fall well short in the league and get knocked out of the Champions League in the last-16 stage to Ajax.

Zidane was brought back as manager, after he left at the end of last season, following the sacking of Santiago Solari.