According to the 'Express', citing sources close to the club, West Ham United are looking into van den Berg. The English second-division club had already made a concrete approach in the previous transfer window and another attempt could follow in the winter. It is expected in England that the Hammers will submit a concrete offer. The 'Express' writes that in that context, figures over 15 million are circulating. However, given van den Berg's lack of performances, it is considered doubtful that a fee of that amount will be paid.

Rav van den Berg, a target for West Ham, might seek to leave FC Koln in January. The Hammers had considered signing the Dutch defender and bringing him to London Stadium earlier in the summer window. Koln was receptive to selling van den Berg, and West Ham was informed of the deal's price in August. The mentioned price range was between £12.8 million and £17 million. In the 2026-2027 season, van den Berg has not yet played for the German club and was an unused substitute in their two most recent matches. If this situation continues until January, the central defender might look for playing time at a different club.

West Ham United are interested in signing 22-year-old Netherlands youth international Rav van den Berg from FC Koln. Everton and Serie A club Atalanta are also interested in the player. The Bundesliga club would prefer to keep the defender for at least one more season to increase his market value, but would be open to a sale for a bid of approximately €15-20 million. West Ham are considering signing a centre-back because of the uncertain futures of Jean-Clair Todibo and Konstantinos Mavropanos. West Ham have the financial capacity to meet Koln's valuation. Atalanta could use the prospect of European football to attract the player. Van den Berg joined Koln in August 2025 and has a contract that runs until 2030. He has 11 caps and one goal for the Netherlands U21s. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be €7.00m.