West Ham United have ‘tracked’ Clube Brugge forward Noa Lang ‘for a long time’ amid recent speculation surrounding his future, according to journalist Dean Jones.
The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Belgium giants in recent months following a string of impressive performances and could finally depart in January.
What is the latest news involving Lang?
A recent report from Italian outlet Calciomercato claimed that West Ham have joined reigning Serie A champions AC Milan and La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the race for Lang’s signature.
Over the summer, the Netherlands international declared that he is going to leave Club Brugge and seek a new challenge ahead of the current campaign with Leeds United at the front of the queue for his signature.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted back in July that Lang had ‘good chances’ to seek pastures new before outlining his price tag.
"Noa Lang has good chances to leave Club Brugge this summer. Things are now moving with a host of top league clubs interested in signing him, with potential price tag around €20/25m (£17.3m/£21.6m).”
And Romano went on to state that he believes Lang is ‘underrated’ and was ‘on the list of Leeds’ alongside other top teams from across the continent.
What has Jones said about Lang?
Jones has disclosed that Lang is a player who has been on West Ham’s radar for some time now and that they contemplated making a move for him in the previous transfer window.
In an interview with GiveMeSport, he said: “I didn't see the exact link, but I know that he has been on their list.
“He was over the summer for sure, I know that there was a potential they would go for him, and they decided not to. But he's someone they've tracked for a long time, and a lot of teams have.”
Would Lang be a good signing?
Lang enjoyed the most productive season of his senior career last term, registering nine goals and 15 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions, leading to him being labelled a "phenomenon".
The left-winger, who is also comfortable playing through the middle, fired his side to the Belgian title and the Belgian Super Cup and has started 2022/23 in promising fashion.
In seven outings so far this term, Lang has racked up three goal contributions, reinforcing why so many sides in Europe’s top leagues are eager to secure his signature.
If West Ham can fend off the competition for Lang’s services, then manager David Moyes could have another dangerous attacking option at his disposal for years to come.