Marseille in for Maiga as striker nears Upton Park exit

Mobido Maiga is set to leave West Ham this summer after the striker's representatives met with French giants Marseille in order to negotiate a summer move for the Mali international, according to reports coming from France today.

The 25 year old has made just four starts for the Hammers this season and was linked with an immediate return to France in January with both Marseille and Bordeaux being credited with an interest in the pacy forward.

Maiga also found himself in hot water with the club after returning home late after the African Cup of Nations in February, and the £4m has failed to tie down a regular place in Sam Allardyce's side.

With an offer in the region of £13m reported to have been made for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, Allardyce knows he has to trim his squad in order to stay on the right side of the Premier League's Financial Fair play regulations coming in next season and Maiga could be the next striker to leave the club, after Carlton Cole was shown the door earlier this week.

By Alex Shilling, News Editor

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Marouane marooned: on loan striker wants France return

West Ham striker Marouane Chamakh has told 10 Sport that he would like to return to France to re-sign for former side Bordeaux, after struggling to make an impact in the Premier League.
The forward has made just three appearances in a Hammers shirt since signing on loan in January and has said that he is open to a return to France.

"There is a good chance that I will not stay at Arsenal," the Morocco international said today.

"Bordeaux is a club that is always in my heart and if I find an agreement with Bordeaux, why not?"

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Lamine keen on Hammers

Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane has opened the door for a move to West Ham after declaring himself a fan of the Premier League.

The Senegal international has earnt himself a robust reputation in Ligue 1 and was linked with the Hammers last month and has now further encouraged the overtures of the East London side.

"I love the game and the atmosphere in the Premier League," the 26 year old told French sports daily L'Equipe.

"I believe on a physical level I could match the expectation level.

By Alex Shilling, News Editor

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