West Ham are being linked with a move for Hannover 96 midfielder Noel Aseko, with the German-born Equatorial Guinea youth prospect reportedly on the radar of the Premier League club after his rapid rise in the 2. Bundesliga.
The 20-year-old defensive midfielder is currently on loan at Hannover from FC Bayern Munich II, but speculation in Germany suggests West Ham are tracking his situation closely, with a switch from Bayern’s second side to east London being discussed as a possibility rather than a formal negotiation. Transfermarkt currently lists the probability of the move only as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, are at an early and uncertain stage.
Aseko’s market value is listed at €6.00m, a sharp increase from under €1m during his Bayern II days, and that figure is already being used as a reference point in debate over what sort of fee might tempt his parent club to sell. His loan to Hannover includes an expected return to Bayern II at the end of the spell, leaving room for further movement, and raising the theoretical prospect that he could become available if no long-term agreement is reached thereafter.
The Berlin-born midfielder, who holds both German and Equatorial Guinean nationality, has made his name as a right-footed holding player capable of shielding the back four and progressing play from deep. He has climbed steadily through youth systems at FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf, Hertha BSC’s academy sides, Bayern’s under-19s, and Bayern Munich II in the Regionalliga Bayern before stepping into senior football with Hannover 96.
While detailed competitive statistics are not listed in the available data, his dramatic market value growth during his Hannover spell implies a run of standout performances in Germany’s second tier, including recent outings where he has been trusted in the defensive midfield role against 2. Bundesliga opposition. Scouts are understood to be attracted by his combination of tactical discipline and athletic profile rather than one standout match.
For West Ham, the rumoured move would fit a longer-term strategy of targeting younger continental talent rather than established Premier League names, and Aseko’s progression through Bayern’s structure carries clear appeal. For the player, a switch to London would represent a significant jump from Bayern II and Hannover, potentially accelerating his development and visibility. If the interest hardens into a concrete offer, this could be a defining fork in his career, opening the door to a Premier League platform that might shape both his reputation and long-term trajectory.
