West Ham are reportedly ‘keen’ on signing Olympique de Marseille striker Bamba Dieng.
The Hammers are believed to be leading the chase for the 21-year-old ahead of interest from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Dieng has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence following a move from Diambars FC in his native Senegal.
Now according to a report from the Daily Mirror (print edition page 53, January 5), the Irons are looking at bringing the forward to England.
The report claims that West Ham have been ‘alerted’ to the four-cap Senegal ace whilst likening the Marseille man to compatriot and Liverpool star Sadio Mane.
So far this season Dieng has scored four times and provided one assist in 14 Ligue 1 appearances – including a stunning strike against Strasbourg.
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Valued at £7.2million and under contract in France until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing the versatile attacker would be a difficult venture in the mid-season window.
Predominately operating as a central striker, Dieng can also play on either wing and would therefore have plenty to offer David Moyes’ squad.
Called up for international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, Hammers fans can keep a close eye on their latest target when Senegal face Zimbabwe on Monday.
