Real Oviedo goalkeeper Aaron Escandel is on West Ham United's transfer agenda.
this is it taurus heartA website specializing in its coverage on Torino is now reporting.
The outlet mentioned West Ham when discussing the Serie A side's desire to sign the 30-year-old.
Escandel is attracting interest from West Ham and Torino
He arrived at the Spanish club on a free transfer in July 2024 and signed a three-year contract.
Escandel kept 16 clean sheets and conceded 44 goals in 45 matches in the Segunda División last season and played a key role in Real Oviedo's promotion to the top flight. The stopper has kept six clean sheets and conceded 36 goals in 23 La Liga matches this season.
The Spaniard's performances have drawn attention from Nuno Espirito Santo's side and a few clubs, including Torino.
Alberto Paleri has replaced Franco Isreal as the Turin club's first-choice goalkeeper since October. Despite this, Torino are still looking for a new stopper and have identified Escandel as an ideal target.
His profile and experience make him attractive to Torino director Gianluca Petrachi, who believes the Real Oviedo player can adapt well to Serie A.
This would force the Italian club to begin informal negotiations with both the La Liga side and the player's entourage.
Torino is under threat from West Ham
The Hammers are also planning to sign Escandel in the summer.
Mads Hermansen joined the London club from Leicester City last summer and started the season as their number 1. He lost his place to Alphonse Areola in September, before regaining his place in West Ham's eleven earlier this month.
Lukasz Fabianski has been third choice but remains on sidelined due to injury since September. His contract expires in June and he can leave as a free agent. Therefore, it would be wise for West Ham to look for a new stopper.
According to Cuore Toro, the Premier League side are keeping an eye on Escandel. Torino are concerned that West Ham's financial strength 'could lead the player to choose London over Turin.'
It remains to be seen whether there is genuine interest or whether West Ham are being used to put pressure on Torino.
