Lille ace Jonathan Bamba is a target for West Ham.

The Sun says the Hammers are looking at the Frenchman has a possible alternative to Jesse Lingard, who is proving hard to re-sign from Manchester United.

According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, the Hammers are one of three clubs interested in the Ligue 1 winner.

Serie A side Atalanta and Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen being the other two.

The 25-year-old has terrific pace and skill, and has an eye for goal.