Report: Hammers in race for French defender
Manuel Pellegrini returns from Chile this week and is understood to have the 21 year old in his sights after the player has been tracked by Arsenal, Tottenham, Inter Milan and Barcelona over the last few weeks.
The Mail reports that the 6ft 4in defender is strong in the air and quick on the ball with Toulouse ready to let him leave at a price of around £25 million.
Both Fulham and Everton are keenly interested after heavily scouting the France under 21 international over recent months along with the Irons.
With two years left on his present deal after signing a contract extension in 2016, Diop is something of a cult hero at his club after helping Toulouse to remain in the top division during a troubled season last term