It has been reported that West Ham are interested in a deal for English-Irish centre-back CJ Egan-Riley. The former Burnley player is out of favour at Marseille, where he made 11 Ligue 1 appearances last season after joining the club 12 months prior. This situation has created the possibility of a return to English football, with West Ham looking to add to their defensive options amid speculation surrounding Jean-Clear Todibo. It was claimed that the defender is open to returning to England. The 23-year-old has a contract with the Ligue 1 side until June 2029, but it is believed that Marseille are open to his sale this summer. Several other English clubs, including Brighton, Southampton, and Ipswich Town, have also been linked with the England U21 international. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €9.00m, and in May 2026 there were rumours suggesting any potential transfer would be a low-cost deal.