Saint-Etienne forward Jonathan Bamba hasn’t settled his future yet.
Saint-Etienne forward Jonathan Bamba has told Goal that his future ‘isn’t fixed yet’ as he is reportedly wanted by West Ham United this summer.
Bamba, 21, has come up through the ranks with Saint-Etienne following a 2011 move from UJA Alfortville, and it has taken a little while for him to prove his worth.
The forward had loan spells with Paris FC, Sint-Truiden and Angers before heading back to Saint-Etienne last summer, and he has thrived this term.
Bamba has racked up six goals and five assists in Ligue 1 this season, and he has impressed across the Saint-Etienne front line with his pace and improved end product.
Now though, Saint-Etienne risk losing Bamba, as the youngster’s contract expires at the end of the season, meaning he will be on the move this summer.
The Sun recently reported that West Ham are lining up Bamba for a summer move to the London Stadium, positioning themselves to land the forward in a bargain deal.
Now, Bamba has discussed his future, telling Goal that his situation ‘isn’t fixed yet’, but he hopes to settle somewhere soon and get a deal sorted quickly.
“It’s still not fixed,” said Bamba. “I’m waiting and I hope it will settle down as soon as possible,” he added.
West Ham will now be hoping that Bamba decides to make the move to East London, handing David Moyes – or whoever else may be in charge next season – another attacking option in the final third.
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