Eight defenders West Ham could consider if Diop leaves

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Eight defenders West Ham could consider if Diop leaves

West Ham’s busy summer looks set to continue with Manchester United reportedly pursuing a move for Issa Diop following his fine season for the Hammers.

Manuel Pellegrini has already sold Edimilson Fernandez to Mainz and Lucas Perez to Deportivo Alaves this summer, while Adrian, Andy Carroll and Samir Nasri will all leave the club on a free transfer next month.

United have been heavily linked with a move for Diop recently, and West Ham are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of £60million for the centre-back.

The Frenchman moved to the London Stadium last summer in a £22million move from Toulouse, and the 22-year-old established himself as a consistent figure for the Hammers last season following his move from the Ligue 1 side.

And amid interest from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United, we’ve taken a look at a number of centre-backs the Hammers could look at signing, should Diop depart this summer. 

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