West Ham close to agreeing £1.2m deal for Denmark centre-half Frederik Alves Ibsen from Silkeborg 

West Ham are in talks to sign promising Danish centre-back Frederik Alves Ibsen from Silkeborg.

The 20-year-old has been in London with his agent ahead of agreeing a deal to join in January worth around £1.2m.

The Denmark U21 international can play centre-back and full back and has attracted interest from Leeds United and Russian side Rostov.

Frederik Alves Ibsen has been spotted in London ahead of a potential move to West Ham

David Moyes is keen on strengthening his defence in the upcoming January transfer window

The youngster first made his debut in the senior team for Silkeborg in September 2018 in a Danish cup game.

He has become a regular for the team ever since and has made 45 appearances for the side.

Silekborg played in the Danish Superliga last season but were relegated to the first division.

West Ham were in the market for a centre-back during the summer and were highly interested in Burnley’s James Tarkowski.

However the Hammers couldn’t meet Burnley’s valuation of the player and are still searching for another centre-back.