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title: "City face competition for West Ham left back"
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published: "2016-01-12T16:30:54Z"
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# City face competition for West Ham left back

Manchester City are interested in signing left-back Aaron Cresswell from West Ham United, according to [reports](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/633846/Manchester-City-Liverpool-West-Ham-United-Aaron-Cresswell-transfer-news-gossip) .

However, Liverpool are also said to be keen on the former Ipswich man.

Cresswell joined the Hammers in 2014 for a free of around £3.5million but is now being linked with the two North West powerhouses with a £15million fee being reported as the likely cost to get West Ham to sell.

![Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmancity.com/readmancity/2016/01/499136538.jpg)

City have had teething problems in the left-back berth, with neither Aleksandar Kolarov or Gael Clichy truly establishing themselves as first-choice.

The Blues have been linked with Cresswell in the past and the 26-year old is homegrown – which is of huge benefit for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

![Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmancity.com/readmancity/2016/01/500054740.jpg)

It is thought that City would prefer a summer move for the defender, while Liverpool would be keen on signing Cresswell in the current window after being dealt a series of injury blows.

Cresswell has been a regular for West Ham this season, missing just one Premier League game for the Hammers.