According to an exclusive report from TEAMtalk, Everton are keeping tabs on West Ham ace Issa Diop, after the centre-back allegedly told the Hammers that he wants to leave the London Stadium.
The 23-year-old joined the east London outfit from Toulouse in the summer of 2018 for around £22.5 million (The Mirror).
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When Diop is on form, he is clearly a very important player for the east London outfit.
Sky Sports claimed earlier this week that Hammers boss David Moyes could be tempted to sell the former Toulouse man, however.
And now TEAMtalk claims that Diop has asked to leave West Ham, with with Everton keen to sign him. Although they could face competition from Tottenham and Manchester United.
The Mirror have also suggested recently that the Hammers won’t consider selling the French centre-back for anything less than £45 million.
Stats
Diop, who earns £60,000 per week (Metro), has made 64 appearances for West Ham, racking up five goals in the process (Transfermarkt).
In 23 Premier League games this season, Diop has racked up 24 tackles, 39 interceptions and 122 clearances. He has also won 64% of his individual duals and 74% of his aerial battles (premierleague.com).
West Ham will surely want to keep hold of the 6ft 4in centre-back.
But if Everton come in with a mammoth offer for Diop, it might be very hard for the Hammers to reject their advances.
Much will depend on what division West Ham are playing in next season. And whether or not they are able to match the young Frenchman’s ambition.
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