West Ham have plenty of work to do ahead of them over the course of the coming months but they may have to compete without an international player, as it’s claimed interest in his services is rising.
Cheikhou Kouyate’s agent, Saffet Balkan, has told Turkish Football that Premier League and Italian clubs are interested in his Senegalese client, after the African ace helped his nation to qualify for next summer’s World Cup.
“We have received a lot of interest. Interest spiked after Senegal qualified for the World Cup yesterday. Several clubs and agents want to hold talks. The Italian and Premier League scouts have been very impressed.”
“Kouyate is very happy in England, he’s settled into life. There are no offers on the table at this stage, we will hold talks and consider our options,”
Whilst it’s stated that Kouyate is happy in England, West Ham boss David Moyes may find it difficult to reject advances for the international if the club’s £27m valuation is met.
Kouyate has struggled this season, like the rest of his team-mates, back has racked up over 100 appearances for the Hammers since signing in 2014.
