West Ham appears to be leading the race among three Premier League clubs to sign the promising German player Rocco Reitz, with negotiations currently in progress. Although Reitz has recently extended his contract until 2028, the Premier League team is still considering making a move. Preliminary inquiries have been initiated, and a series of bids are expected soon. West Ham is facing competition from Brighton and Fulham, who are also interested in acquiring the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder. Reitz's release clause, valued at €20m (£17.1m, $23.4m), is set to become active next summer, but Borussia Monchengladbach is keen to avoid a low-cost transfer and expects him to leave this season due to increased interest. Other clubs from Europe, such as Inter Milan and RB Leipzig, are also showing interest, although RB Leipzig is concerned about being outbid in a potential bidding war.