Virals: West Ham fans encourage 'no brainer' swoop for Duje Caleta-Car

West Ham have once again been linked with a move for Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car this month.

The Hammers are believed to hold a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old Croatian and could finally make a swoop in the final days of the transfer window.

According to a report from Sky Sports, the French Ligue 1 club would only be interested in sanctioning a permanent departure as the east London club weighed up a loan offer.

That news was relayed by popular Twitter account West Ham News & Views and caused a stir among the fanbase.

No brainer – at his age, we'll get at least that back if we decide to sell on

— Prem Predictions (@PremPredictions) January 24, 2022

Get it done!.. That's peanuts in today's market

— Luke (@Luke87001602) January 24, 2022

Please make it happen. We cannot go the whole window without a signing

— Burningice69 (@Burningicee69) January 24, 2022

If it's a little as 17mill it should be done already

— Jack Daniels (@JackPar78026231) January 24, 2022

What we waiting for

— ML (@Michail_Lanzini) January 24, 2022

MAKE IT HAPPEN, I’LL BE KNEE-SLIDING ACROSS MY CARPET https://t.co/eSeMtJ4Wxy

— Dex ⚒ (@whudex6) January 24, 2022

This season Caleta-Car has scored once in 15 appearances across all competitions – earning a 7.15 average Sofascore rating in 11 league outings.

Valued at £13.4million and under contract in France until 2023 (Transfermarkt), signing the Croatian for the mooted £17million fee would be superb value for money.

Previously touted as a possible target for Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, it’s apparent there is a genuine talent available.

Vastly experienced having amassed 273 career appearances, Caleta-Car would be able to slot immediately into Moyes’ ranks whilst also