Hammers claimed to hold Porto striker interest
All three London outfits are being firmly linked with the 27 year old who has made his desire to move clear saying: “I’ve liked [the Premier League] for a long time. Then again, who doesn’t? It’s a great league, with great players.
“It’s flattering when clubs are interested in you, but I’ve always dreamed of playing there. I want to be happy, with my family, in a league I love.”
The Mali international has been with Porto since January 2016, but became a key player in the team when returning from a loan spell at Vitoria.
The 27-year-old hot the bet 22 times helping Porto win the Primeira Liga, and obviously alerting scouts from throughout the Premier League.
ZeroZero name the Hammers as among the interested clubs but claim he will only be sold if the £35million (€40m) release clause if his contract is triggered.
In making his wish to leave known earlier in the month the player added: ““For me, I think it’s the best time to try my luck elsewhere, to try something new, get to know a new league.
“It pains me to say this, because I’m very attached to this club, to its fans who give me a lot.”