David Moyes continues to face an Issa Diop dilemma with Fulham reportedly offering £15 million for the central defender.
Nayef Aguerd is set to be out until November after undergoing ankle surgery sustained in a pre-season game against Rangers.
But with Kurt Zouma, Craig Dawson and Angelo Ogbonna available plus Ben Johnson available to play in the position there remains a temptation to cash in now although the likelihood is that January window is the bigger possibility.
Issa’s contract runs out in June 2023 and with the club having a year’s option they are likely to get much the same price next season as this should they decide to do a deal.
The Athletic is reporting that the Cottagers have lodged the £15 million offer for the Hammers defender which is £3 million up on the first offer.
With Moyes having options in the position is would be more than possible that he could accept a deal for the player.