West Ham transfer news: Slaven Bilic and Stoke make enquires over Lyon’s France Under-19 captain Lucas Tousart
The Hammers are interested in Tousart as they look for strengthen their midfield
WEST HAM and Stoke City have enquired about France Under-19 captain Lucas Tousart, according to reports.
The 19-year-old French midfielder won the European Championship trophy with France this summer.
Leading his country to a major trophy at Under-19 level offered him a good platform to showcase his talent, beating England then Portugal in the final.
Tousart played 19 times with Valenciennes before joining last season's Ligue 1 runners-up Lyon a year ago.
Since, he only made one senior appearance at the club and is looking for a breakthrough else where with a packed Lyon midfield.
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West Ham and Stoke City are amongst the Premier League teams interested to sign Tousart on a season-long loan before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.
Tousart signed a five-year contract with Lyon last season for £2million plus add-ons and the club are only looking to loan him out for the season.
Meanwhile, The Hammers have confirmed the arrival of Zaza on an initial season long loan.