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West Ham looking at multiple Ligue 1 players with Moyes scouting France

By Alex Smith

Abdou Diallo of Paris Saint-Germain during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nimes Olympique at Parc des Princes on August 11, 2019 in Paris, France(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
Abdou Diallo of Paris Saint-Germain during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nimes Olympique at Parc des Princes on August 11, 2019 in Paris, France(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /
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Two Defenders On The Shortlist 

West Ham are also in need of a centre-back. Kurt Zouma is nearing a return from injury, Angelo Ogbonna is out for the remainder of the season, meanwhile Issa Diop has been inconsistent and Craig Dawson is playing on through injury.

Therefore, plenty of central defenders have been linked with moves recently including Nat Phillips and Matthias Ginter.

Another two to keep an eye on is Benoit Badiashile and Abdou Diallo.

PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 07: Abdou Diallo of Paris Saint-Germain during the Group A – UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge at Parc des Princes on December 7, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Herman Dingler/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 07: Abdou Diallo of Paris Saint-Germain during the Group A – UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge at Parc des Princes on December 7, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Herman Dingler/BSR Agency/Getty Images) /

Badiashile plays for AS Monaco and is aged just 20. The Frenchman has been liked with a big money move to Newcastle and is thought to be one of the futures of French football. At 6ft 4in he is a huge presence in the air and he is also physically very strong – two attributes Moyes likes to have in his central defenders.

Also, there is Abdou Diallo from PSG. The 25-year-old’s game time at the Paris based club have been limited this season. Formally of Borussia Dortmund, Diallo is currently away on international duty with Senegal for the AFCON.

One key attribute that could lead to Diallo being one of the most likely to arrive at London Stadium is that he can also play left-back, and has done so on many occasions throughout his career. With West Ham missing Aaron Cresswell for many matches due to injury, either right-back Ben Johnson or the unpredictable Arthur Masuaku have been in the team instead.

Diallo would be able to provide cover at left-back and also he is left-footed, which means he is a natural long-term replacement for Angelo Ogbonna, allowing Zouma to play where he is most comfortable, on the right hand side.

The defender offers a wealth of experience, despite still having his best years ahead of him, and is comfortable on the ball, a good reader of the game and versatile. He would be a smart and realistic target.

A loan bid could be made for Diallo to bring him to West Ham for the remainder of the season. It is worth noting Moyes has always been a fan of Burnley defender James Tarkowski, who’s contract expires in the summer.

Diallo is at PSG meaning loaning him is not allowed unless Alphonse Areola, also on loan at West Ham from the Parisians, makes his move permanent.

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