Despite looking all over the place for a new star striker, West Ham also need to be wary of interest in their own players, and with Diafra Sakho allegedly a target for Sunderland, a replacement has already been touted.
The French goalscorer, who saw his season interrupted by a serious hamstring injury, appears to be given the chance to star under Sam Allardyce again, and with new competition likely to be arriving at the Olympic Park, it might be one he takes.
If he does leave, Le10 Sport in France believe the likely man to be coming in to replace him is Anthony Modeste, currently with FC Köln in Germany, with West Ham’s interest being described as ‘serious’.
The target man, who could also easily be a rotation option for Andy Carroll, had a good season with the Bundesliga side in 2015-16, scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances in all comeptition, as well as helping out with three assists.
Early contacts are said to have taken place between the London club and the player’s entourage, but West Ham will need to be wary of interest from China.
Le10 Sport also report Beijing Guoan are ready to submit an offer very soon for the 28-year-old, meaning West Ham might need to move quickly if they are to land Modeste.
As with every Le10 Sport exclusive, we wouldn’t recommend you to hold your breath, but this isn’t the craziest idea in the world.
