West Ham's Zouma set for medical before Saudi move

Kurt Zouma playing for West HamImage source, Getty Images
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Kurt Zouma captained West Ham last season

BySimon StoneChief football news reporter and Nizaar KinsellaBBC Sport football news reporter
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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is set to have a medical as he closes in on a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Orouba.

Zouma had agreed a move to the United Arab Emirates this summer but that collapsed after Zouma failed a medical.

The Hammers gave permission for the 29-year-old to remain in the region in an attempt to secure another deal.

The precise terms of the switch are still being worked out but Zouma will have a medical and, providing he is given clearance, will complete the move.

France defender Zouma has made 103 appearances for the Hammers since joining from Chelsea in a £29m deal in 2021.

He started their 2023 Europa Conference League final victory over Fiorentina and was named club captain during the 2023-24 campaign following Declan Rice's move to Arsenal.

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