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West Ham shows strong interest in Köln defender Rav van den Berg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

West Ham shows strong interest in Köln defender Rav van den Berg

Summary

West Ham United is reportedly interested in acquiring defender Rav van den Berg from 1. FC Köln. The 22-year-old has struggled to secure consistent playing time since his €8 million transfer from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2025, failing to make an appearance this season. Previous interest from West Ham during the summer did not result in a transfer, but they may make a formal offer in January, with reports suggesting a fee of €15 million could be involved. Van den Berg has appeared in just 14 matches for Köln since joining the club.

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•West Ham is interested in Rav van den Berg from Köln.
•Van den Berg moved to Köln for €8 million in summer 2025.
•He has not played for Köln this season.
•West Ham may submit a €15 million offer in January.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham "showing strong interest" in Köln defender

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Having struggled to find consistent playing time at 1. FC Köln since his €8 million move from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2025, Rav van den Berg could potentially be on the move this winter.Acco...
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