West Ham have reportedly received indications from two Premier League clubs of a desire to sign central defender Issa Diop.
The 24-year-old has become a pivotal part of David Moyes’ side in recent weeks following long-term injuries suffered by Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna.
However, prior to the unfortunate circumstances, the Frenchman was on the periphery of matters in East London and often linked with a move away.
According to journalist Santi Aouna on Twitter, Newcastle United and Watford have both ‘enquired’ regarding the defender.
🚨Info: Intérêt concret du #Milan pour Abdou Diallo 🇸🇳 qui veut formuler une offre au #PSG. Paris veut au moins 25M€. #Newcastle est aussi intéressé.
• Le club lombard s'est également renseigné sur Issa Diop 🇫🇷🇲🇦🇸🇳. #Newcastle et #Watford ont également noué des contacts. pic.twitter.com/liYhGB3TAy
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) December 28, 2021
Aouna claims that the top-flight strugglers along with AC Milan have ‘established contacts’ with the Irons as to the possibility of signing the six-times capped France Under 21 starlet.
So far this season the man signed for £22million from Toulouse (BBC) has made 13 appearances across all competitions.
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There is surely no world in which Moyes would sanction the departure of any defensive option in the January window.
Already down to the bare bones at the back, the Scot should be looking to bolster the ranks not further deplete them.
Whilst the long-term future of Diop remains very much in the balance, the Frenchman may have to wait until the end of the season for a resolution.
Valued at £10.8million and under contract until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the summer may pose different questions altogether.
