Report: Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta on radar of West Ham United

West Ham United have expressed an interest in signing veteran Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta at the end of the season, according to reports.

The Argentine has been a long-serving star at the Etihad Stadium, but his contract expires in the summer and it is believed that he will not be offered a new deal.

Meanwhile, the right-back position has been a problem for West Ham this season, with youngster Sam Byram and ex-Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa failing to make the role their own.

As a result, the Daily Mail claims that Slaven Bilic will make a move for Zabaleta, who would be available as a free transfer, in the summer window.

Zabaleta has made a total of 327 appearances for Man City since his move from Espanyol in 2008.