Middlesbrough’s promotion rivals ready to offer Rav van den Berg an exit route from struggles

West Ham are reportedly prepared to offer former Middlesbrough center-back Rav van den Berg a transfer exit route from FC Koln during the January window. According to German outlet Express, the 22-year-old Dutchman has faced mounting frustration after failing to make an appearance this season and dropping to fourth in the club's defensive pecking order.

Van den Berg joined Koln last summer after two seasons with Middlesbrough, but injuries limited him to just 14 league appearances in his debut campaign. West Ham, who are currently second in the Championship, previously showed interest in the defender and could now provide a concrete transfer path toward his Premier League ambitions.