West Ham have reportedly identified OGC Nice defender Malang Sarr as a potential replacement for Issa Diop, according to GFFN.
The report states that the Hammers may make a move for the exciting 20-year-old if Diop completes a move to Manchester United this summer.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to be keen on the 22-year-old after his impressive displays at the London Stadium last season, with West Ham valuing Diop at £75m.
The Hammers reportedly asked for Anthony Martial in exchange for Diop, however, the Red Devils turned down the ambitious proposal.
And it appears that West Ham officials are already putting a contingency plan in place if they lose Diop.
Sarr is viewed as a future star and has been a regular for the Ligue 1 side over the past three years.
The youngster is also attracting interest from German sides Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig.
Sarr’s current deal expires in 2020, so the Hammers may well be able to bring the highly-rated defender to London in a cut-price deal this summer, however, most Hammers fans will be hoping Diop also remains at the club.
