Nantes captain Abdoulaye Toure is a target for West Ham.
France Football says West Ham have express interest in the midfielder, who fancies testing himself in England.
West Ham want to take Toure on-loan to the end of the season, while Nantes would insist on an immediate sale for €15m.
The 25 year-old came through the youth system at Nantes and has been a first teamer since 2013.
Toure is a former France U20 international.