West Ham are being linked with a move for VfL Osnabrück attacking midfielder Ismail Badjie, with the Premier League club monitoring the 20-year-old’s situation in Germany.
Badjie, who is listed with dual nationality for Germany and The Gambia, is currently on the books of Osnabrück in the 3. Liga and operates primarily as an attacking midfielder. Transfermarkt values him at €325k, a figure that is likely to tempt clubs seeking a low-cost, high-upside option in the final third.
The rumoured switch from Osnabrück to east London has been flagged with an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks are at a speculative stage. With no contract expiry date publicly recorded for Badjie at his current club, there is also scope for him to become a free agent in future windows should his deal run down, which could further sharpen interest from suitors such as West Ham.
Born in Jambanjelly on 17 October 2005, Badjie stands at 1.75m and is right-footed. He wears the number 37 shirt for Osnabrück and is listed in his main role as a midfield – attacking midfield option, offering creativity between the lines rather than operating as a traditional striker or deep-lying playmaker. He is currently registered domestically rather than with any senior national team.
Badjie has been featuring for Osnabrück in Germany’s third tier this season, though detailed statistics for individual recent matches – including opponents, dates, scorelines and specific contributions – are not disclosed in the available data.
For West Ham, the potential acquisition would represent a relatively inexpensive developmental signing from the 3. Liga, while for Badjie a move to the Premier League would be a major step that could define his trajectory, reputation and long-term potential if the rumoured transfer eventually materialises.
