Sources have noted West Ham's interest in RB Salzburg centre-back Jannik Schuster, but they are not considered to be making progress in their pursuit of the 19-year-old. The Austrian U21 international, who has 5 caps and 1 goal for the side, is the subject of advanced talks with Brentford, while Leeds United are also interested and Brighton & Hove Albion are understood to be monitoring his development. Schuster joined Salzburg in June 2025 and is under contract until June 2028. Reports in May 2026 valued the Brentford deal at a total package of approximately €20 million, structured as a €17-18 million fixed fee plus add-ons. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €3.50m.