Issa Diop arrives in London

Toulouse centre-back Issa Diop has arrived in London with his agent in an attempt to push a deal through for his client.

Toulouse and West Ham are understood to have agreed a fee of  around €25m (£22m) but extensive agent demands need to be resolved before Diop will agree to personal terms to join the Hammers.

Reports that a medical has already been completed are premature but the Hammers hope to conclude a deal for the defender over the next few days assuming the issues can be resolved.

Earlier today Toulouse president Olivier Sadran spoke about Diop to Spanish media. He told ABC Sevilla: “I know Sevilla want him, but we have yet to receive an official offer from them”

On a bid from West Ham, he replied “Other offers? I don’t want to talk about him to not hinder the ongoing talks. We only need to wait a bit more. I think it’s impossible for Sevilla to sign Diop. I’m asking for €25m. Will Sevilla pay that?”

Diop was previously linked with interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs but hopefully, there is only one club he is in London for and that is West Ham.