West Ham in talks with Turkish minnows over transfer of £8.5m Senegal international, Newcastle also interested

Badou N’Diaye

West Ham in talks with Turkish minnows over transfer of £8.5m Badou N’Diaye, Newcastle also interested

West Ham United are in talks with Turkish Super League side Osmanlispor.

The Hammers have set their sights on Senegal international midfielder Badou N’Diaye.

The Turkish outlet Fanatik claim that West Ham representatives will meet with Osmanlispor in Ankara in an attempt to finalize the transfer.

Per the source, the transfer is expected to cost West Ham in the region of £8.5 million.

Meanwhile, SkySports has recently linked Newcastle United with a move for the energetic midfielder. Per the source, N’Diaye also have offers from Spain, Germany and Italy.

The report goes onto state that Crystal Palace and Everton are also interested.

The deal will represent a huge windfall in cash for the mid-table Turkish side. Osmanlispor signed N’Diaye from Bodo Glimt for just €350,000 two years ago.

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N’Diaye is no stranger to Slaven Bilic. The Croatian tactician spent two years in Turkey managing Besiktas.

The Senegal international scored seven goals in 42 appearances for Osmanlispor last season.