West Ham United have been linked with a move for FC Lorient defender Lamine Kone.
The Ivory Coast international has been one of the star performers in Ligue 1 and is expected to attract no shortage of interest in January.
The Hammers are reportedly keen to sign him but could face competition from Sunderland and Aston Villa for the defender.
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