West Ham United are interested in 26-year-old English centre-back Ben Wilmot as manager Nuno Espirito Santo seeks to refresh his defensive options following the club's relegation. According to The West Ham Way, the Stoke City player is one of several centre-backs being considered by West Ham. Wilmot is under contract with Stoke until 2027 after the club activated a 12-month extension, meaning West Ham would have to pay a transfer fee to acquire him. He joined Stoke City in July 2021 and has been capped for England at U21 level. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Wilmot made 34 appearances, scoring 3 goals. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5.50m.