West Ham United are following Lille youngster Benjamin Pavard.
The Hammers are hoping to tempt Pavard, 19, to London in 2016.
At LOSC, the youngster is regarded the best of their academy talent.
The defender was coming off contract at Lille at season's end, but penned new terms to 2018 in September.
The Hammers have been tracked Pavard in France U21 action this season.