Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWrexham have reportedly agreed a deal with Ligue 1 side SCO Angers for defender Jacques Ekomie, according to a report from Foot Mercato.West Ham United and German club Hamburger SV were also reported to be pursuing the 23-year-old left-back.French sports newspaper L'quipe previously reported West Ham's interest in the Gabonese international, with Angers placing a 10 million (�8.7m) valuation on the player.West Ham miss out on international defenderHowever, Wrexham are now understood to have moved ahead in negotiations to finalise terms with the French club before West Ham could.The outcome comes following a winless start to the Championship campaign for West Ham following their relegation from the Premier League last season. You may like First major West Ham United exit after relegation revealed as summer rebuild stalls: report West Ham United miss out on top target after negotiations stall: report West Ham United on verge of record-breaking transfer as Troy Parrott asking price revealed: report Despite retaining one of the highest-salaried squads in the second tier, West Ham have recorded one draw and one loss from their opening two league fixtures against Burnley and Charlton Athletic, respectively.West Ham hold significant transfer capital after selling Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes earlier in the window.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The substantial fees recouped from those two departures provided financial flexibility for squad reinforcements, but an agreement for Ekomie was not reached on this occasion.Ekomie joined Angers from Bordeaux in 2024 and made more than 50 appearances in French football.His anticipated departure for Wrexham leaves West Ham searching for alternative defensive options in the final days of the transfer window.TOPICSWrexhamWest Ham UnitedChampionshipJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
