The Lille defender has been linked with a move to West Ham United.
West Ham United are eager to add to their squad before the transfer window closes tonight and one player who could be making the switch to the London Stadium is Ibrahim Amadou.
The Lille player has been heavily linked with a move to Crystal Palace, but West Ham are now interested in signing him, as reported by Sky Sports.
Here are five facts that you need to know about Amadou.
1) Amadou is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or at centre-back and has frequently flitted between the positions for Lille this season, demonstrating his versatility.
2) The 24-year-old previously represented France at youth level but turned down the opportunity to represent Cameroon, the country of his birth, on the senior stage.
3) Since joining Lille in 2015, Amadou has amassed 93 appearances for the club and currently captains the side.
4) Prior to signing for Lille Amadou played for Nancy, where he broke into the first-team having signed as an academy player.
5) Amadou is known for frequently making crunching challenges but he has yet to receive a red card in his senior career.
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