Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun is being tracked by West Ham, according to reports.
The 31-year-old Rennes player is out of contract in the summer and is expected to be available for a cut-price fee when the transfer window reopens in January.
Sunderland are also said to be interested in the former Aston Villa midfielder.
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