Bordeaux defender Ludovic Sane is back on the agenda of West Ham United.

The Daily Mail says West Ham scouts attended Nantes against Bordeaux on Saturday to watch Sane.

The centre back has been on Sam Allardyce's radar for 18 months and Hammers manager wanted further reports as he contemplates bringing in a new defender for January.

Scouts also watched Nicolas N'Koulou of Marseille a week ago and will view other potential targets this week.

Sane is a Senegal player who can also play as a defensive midfielder and Allardyce wants cover with doubts remaining over Winston Reid, who has yet to agree a new contract.