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title: "West Ham face competition for Touré signature"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-05-25T21:13:07Z"
modified: "2018-05-25T21:13:07Z"
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# West Ham face competition for Touré signature

West Ham are interested in bringing Yaya Touré to the London Stadium this summer, but face competition from France and China, according to [GFFN](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2018/marseille-have-contacted-yaya-toure-west-ham-also-interested/).

Different sources have claimed this week that either Manuel Pellegrini is or is not interested in pursuing a deal for former Manchester City powerhouse midfielder Touré, and this latest story paints the Chilean as a fan.

The Ivorian is set to leave Manchester City after eight years at the club, and the Hammers are ready to offer him an opportunity to remain in the Premier League.

![Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/05/956632538.jpg)

However they face competition from Marseille, with L’Équipe claiming that sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has reached out to the 35-year old to discuss a potential move.

Chinese clubs are also interested in Touré, but GFFN claim he is not particularly interested in a move to the Chinese Super League.

While 2018 Europa League finalists Marseille offer Touré the prestige switch and a return to European football, it is unlikely that the club will be able to meet the player’s wage demands unless he is willing to undergo a pay cut.