West Ham United are interested in signing 22-year-old Belgian defender Koni De Winter from Genoa. Despite De Winter's long-term contract with Genoa, West Ham hopes to strengthen their defense by acquiring him. The versatile defender, who joined Genoa from Juventus, can play as both a central defender and right-back, which is appealing to West Ham. The Premier League club faces the challenge of convincing Genoa to sell and meeting the likely high transfer fee. De Winter may be interested in a move to the Premier League, and West Ham's aspirations for European football could be enticing.