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Sunday, 13th April 2014

West Ham United midfielder Mo Diame looks set to leave the club this summer after he revealed his desire to join "a top six side".

The 26-year-old Senegal international, speaking to French media at the weekend admitted that he believes his future lies away from West Ham - despite failing to secure a regular place in Sam Allardyce's first team in his favoured position."Two years ago I wanted to join a team with ambitions," said Diame, who was also linked with a move to title-challengers Liverpool before he signed on a free transfer from Wigan two summers ago."Overall, my season has been okay, although I think it is not up to last season. I started badly, but gradually I got my bearings."I don't hide it, I'm ambitious and I want to join a top-six side. I am 26 years old and it's time to take that step."I can't tell you if I will be a Liverpool player next season. But I think my name is still on their wanted list."Diame has predominantly featured on the left side of midfield in recent weeks, having lost his spot in the centre to veteran Matt Taylor. His contract, which expires a year from now is believed to include a ?3.5million release clause.