West Ham leading Samuel Umtiti race, Sky sources understand By Dev Trehan
Last Updated: 31/05/16 5:00pm
West Ham are leading the chase to sign Lyon centre-back Samuel Umtiti, Sky sources understand. The Cameroon-born France Under-21 international made 30 appearances for Lyon last season and is regarded as one of Europe's brightest young talents.
Umtiti has previously been linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Spurs. France manager Didier Deschamps has named the 22-year-old on the standby list for this summer's European Championship.
The news of West Ham's efforts to sign Umtiti comes on the same day news emerged of a bid from the Hammers for AC Milan's Colombian striker Carlos Bacca.
West Ham have already had BIDS for Alexandre Lacazette and Callum Wilson turned down this summer, but co-chairman David Sullivan told SKY SPORTSNews HQ last week the club are keen to add a world-class goalscorer to their ranks.
West Ham have already agreed a deal to sign Norway international Havard Nordtveit, who will join the club on a FREE transfer following the expiry of his contract with German side Borussia Monchengladbach.
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