West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are competing with each other for the services of AS Roma center-back Roger Ibanez, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport through Spanish website Fichajes.com. The Serie A powerhouses are under contract with the Brazilian international until June 2025. The Giallorossi are willing to sell the defender for €25 million during the current transfer window, though.
In light of this, both the Hammers and the North London team are keeping an eye on the 24-year-old. The player has previously been associated with teams like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.Ibanez was acquired by Roma in January 2020 from Atlanta. Since that time, the Brazilian has played a crucial role for the Giallorossi and solidified his position in the team's starting lineup. The defender has gotten stronger under Jose Mourinho over the past two years. The 24-year-old has been greatly depended upon by the former Tottenham boss to succeed the Rome-based team.