Newcastle want Hammer – report

Newcastle want to do a deal to sign Issa Diop from West Ham and have been in talks over a move, according to a new report.

L’Equipe, via Get French Football News, reports that the two clubs have opened negotiations over a potential deal in this transfer window.

There has yet to be a bid tabled by the Magpies, who are, of course, newly-minted, but it remains to be seen if they will be able to convince Diop to make the move.

The centre-back is said to be unsure over a potential move because Newcastle could well still go down, as they are continuing to battle at the bottom of the table.

We have reported previously that Diop could well come under threat if the Irons are able to sign a centre-back before next week’s transfer window but it’s difficult to imagine him leaving if no new defender comes into the club.

Keep an eye on this one.