Report: West Ham, Newcastle have enquired about Thiago Mendes

West Ham United, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Huddersfield Town reportedly want Thiago Mendes of Lille in the summer transfer window.

A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion at London Stadium on January 2, 2018 in London, England.

West Ham United and Newcastle United are among the clubs interested in Lille midfielder Thiago Mendes, according to The Times.

It has been reported that West Ham have enquired about signing Mendes, who is claimed to be valued at £18 million by his French club Lille.

The Hammers’ Premier League rivals, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United, all have reportedly also enquired about the 26-year-old midfielder.

Italian club Lazio and German side Wolfsburg are interested in Mendes as well, according to The Times.

Quality footballer

Mendes has been on the books of Lille since 2017 when he moved from Brazilian giants Sao Paulo and is a very good midfielder.

General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on December 13, 2017 in London, England.

The 26-year-old midfielder made 27 starts and four substitute appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring three goals in the process, according to WhoScored.

The Brazilian would be a good signing for West Ham or Newcastle in the summer transfer window, although the reported transfer fee of £18m needed does appear to be too much.

A general view of St James' Park during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on May 13, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Report: West Ham, Newcastle have enquired about Thiago Mendes