Lille midfielder interest by Hammers

According to reports in the media West Ham have enquired about £7m-rated Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye.

The Senegalese international is also being tracked by Southampton and Crystal Palace but is wanted by several teams in France. Gueye, 25, made 39 appearances for Lille this season but was told last summer he could leave the French club.

Without a manager in place, Director of recruitment Tony Henry is thought to scouting a number of West Ham targets to hit the ground running in the Summer transfer market once a manager is finally appointed.