Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos was not selected by Stuttgart for their Bundesliga game against Bochum, with reports suggesting the Greek international is on the verge of joining West Ham.
Mavropanos has been a key transfer target for David Moyes' side after their move for Manchester United's Harry Maguire collapsed.
The former Arsenal man helped Stuttgart stay in the German top flight last season, but Fabrizio Romano has reported that a return to the Premier League is imminent.
He posted on Twitter: 'Kostantinos Mavropanos, not called up for Stuttgart game as he’s on the verge of joining West Ham.