Genoa defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy looks ready to turn down West Ham United this month. He wants a different move to make sure he gets back into English football on his own terms. Reports from the Transfer Insider podcast say the 22-year-old right-back has impressed scouts with some great games in Serie A.

He now wants to join a club that are not stuck in a relegation battle. Journalist Pete O’Rourke points out that the former Arsenal youngster is desperate to prove himself in the Premier League. However, the Hammers’ messy situation makes them an unlikely choice.

O’Rourke notes that Newcastle United and Everton have also been watching the defender. His fast progress in Italy has pushed his price tag up quite a bit. Norton-Cuffy left north London to get more game time and has really found his feet at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. This form explains why England’s top teams are interested.

The journalist explains that West Ham are low on the player’s list. This is mostly because the London Stadium side are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table. On top of that, the Hammers already have enough cover at right-back. This makes the...