West Ham turn to Bayer Leverkusen star to replace outgoing loanee

West Ham United are considering a move to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Stefan Reinartz to replace current loanee Alex Song, according to reports from the Mirror.

The 26-year-old will be available to sign for the Hammers on a free transfer, but is also being tracked by Premier League side Everton as well as a number of clubs in Germany.

Song’s loan spell at Upton Park is set to expire once the current campaign comes to an end and is not likely to be given the option for a permanent deal.

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Although the club are interested in retaining the services of their current defensive midfielder, his £80,000-a-week demands are said to be a stumbling block over the negotiations to ensure his stay.

Reinartz has been given a very limited role for his side this season, featuring in only seven Bundesliga starts while being used as a substitute a further seven times.

His lack of playing time is likely to be a factor in his decision to leave the German outfits in favour of a switch to England.