When speaking on the West Ham Way podcast last night (Tuesday, January 28th), reliable Hammers insider ExWHUemployee claimed that West Ham made an enquiry for Metz hitman Habib Diallo, but were quoted too much money.

David Moyes desperately needs to bolster his attacking options before the transfer window slams shut on Friday night.

£45 million summer signing Sebastien Haller has failed to impress since moving to the London Stadium from Eintracht Frankfurt, having scored just six goals this season.

The Frenchman really needs more support or at the very least some competition.

And ExWHUemployee claimed that Metz forward Habib Diallo is an option for the Hammers, when speaking on the West Ham Way podcast last night:

“There was tentative enquires about Habib Diallo of Metz, who is one of the top scorers in France, but they want a lot of money.”

Could be an interesting signing for West Ham

Although a price hasn’t been mentioned, the Hammers should seriously consider paying what Metz are asking for.

Teamtalk claimed at the end of last year that that French club could sell the striker for around £10 million.

The 24-year-old has been in fine form this season. He has scored 11 goals in 21 Ligue 1 outings, and netted 26 goals in 37 league appearances last term (Transfermarkt).

And his career record for Metz is very impressive, with 47 goals in 106 games to his name (Transfermarkt).

Diallo can play anywhere along the front-line. And that kind of versatility could prove to be a real bonus for West Ham.

In 21 Ligue 1 games for Metz this season, the Senegal international has averaged 2.8 shots, 0.8 dribbles and 0.8 key passes per outing (Who Scored).

The 24-year-old also stands at 6ft 1in tall (Wikipedia). So potential concerns that he could be bullied off the ball in the Premier League might be unfounded.

And if it was around £10 million that West Ham were quoted for Diallo, they should just pay up. He’d be a great partner for Haller.