Nantes could cash in on West Ham United target Emiliano Sala.
According to 20 Minutes in France, Nantes accept that January is the right time to sell striker Emiliano Sala, with the player keen on a move to England.
Sala, 28, made his name with Bordeaux but has enjoyed great success with Nantes of late, hitting 12 goals in each of the last two seasons.
This term, the Argentinian has been in red-hot form, notching 11 goals and one assist in just 14 Ligue 1 games, becoming one of the most feared strikers in French football.
Unsurprisingly, Sala’s exploits have led to major interest in his signature, with 20 Minutes reporting that Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham United are all keen on signing him.
It’s added that Nantes now accept that January is the right time to sell Sala, as his stock has never been higher but his contract will expire in 18 months, meaning they want to maximise the fee for their goal machine.
A big target man with physicality and goalscoring ability, Sala could be just what West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is looking for with Andy Carroll’s contract coming to an end next summer, but Fulham’s interest will be a concern.
Sala worked under new Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri at Nantes, and may fancy a reunion with the Italian in the Premier League, meaning West Ham could be at risk of being pipped by their London rivals.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
