West Ham United hope to close a deal for Lyon winger Sidney Govou this week.

The Daily Mail says Govou, 30, is out of contract at Lyon and is available on a free transfer after playing his last game for the club against Le Mans.

Birmingham and Sunderland have also been chasing the winger, but West Ham are strong favourites to clinch his signature.

Govou said: "For sure, I will not play for Lyon next season. I have some contacts and I am relaxed as coaches know what I can bring to their team. I never said my ambition is to play in this or that league. I am open [to offers] and relaxed."