Report: West Ham United keen on Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for West Ham United.

The 28-year-old has started only 12 games for the Blues since arriving in a £35m deal from Leicester City last summer.

West Ham, meanwhile, are eager to reinforce their midfield following the arrival of Manuel Pellegrini and a widescale squad rebuilding project.

According to The Mirror, new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri will allow the former Foxes man to leave Stamford Bridge, with a move to the London Stadium potentially on the cards.

Drinkwater was instrumental for Leicester in their Premier League title-winning campaign of 2015-16, making 35 appearances in the top flight.