Report: West Ham eye Allan Saint-Maximin move after Yarmolenko blow

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West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Allan Saint-Maximin after losing Andriy Yarmolenko for the next five months.

West Ham are looking to take on Cardiff City in the race to sign Nice winger Allan Saint-Maximin after receiving the news that Andriy Yarmolenko will be missing for the next five months, according to a report from The Sun on Sunday (28/10; page 59).

The bright start to Yarmolenko’s West Ham career has been curtailed with the £17.5 million signing now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. But the Hammers have seemingly wasted little time identifying a potential replacement.

The Sun on Sunday (28/10; page 59) reports that Saint-Maximin is being eyed by Manuel Pellegrini ahead of the January transfer window. But the Irons face competition for his signature.

Cardiff are reportedly also interested in the winger having recently completed a scouting trip. The France under-21 international is apparently set to cost around £12 million.

Saint-Maximin has made a promising start to the season in Ligue 1, scoring twice and providing an assist. He contributed seven assists in the top flight last season following a move from Monaco.

West Ham have recovered fairly well after a dismal start to the season. Pellegrini’s men have lost two of their last six games, but have made drastic improvements and should surely have no problem avoiding being a part of a relegation scrap this term.

If they find themselves in a comfortable position in January, then bringing Saint-Maximin in during the winter could prove an inspired move as he will have more time to adapt to his new surroundings at the London Stadium.

He is clearly an exciting talent, and could make a devastating impact if Pellegrini gets a deal over the line and helps the youngster realise his full potential.