West Ham are reportedly close to completing a deal for 21 year-old defender Issa Diop, and fans are absolutely loving the news.

According to Sky Sports, the Hammers are closing in on a £22m deal for Diop, who captains the France U23 side.

The towering defender has been pursued by Monaco, Marseille, Red Bull Leipzig and Sevilla, but the Sky report claims the race is all but over, as the Hammers have “agreed a deal in principle” with his club Toulouse.

Diop is only 21, but made 37 appearances for the French club last season, and is one of the most highly sought after young defenders in Europe.

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He scored three times last season, and boasts some impressive defensive statistics, averaging over two interceptions and nearly four clearances per game.

The 6 ft 3 youngster is good with the ball for such a colossal defender, and should help Manuel Pellegrini bring a new brand of football to the London Stadium.

Alfie Mawson is another name that’s been linked with the Hammers, and fans are loving the prospect of also adding the Swansea man to make a young, powerful duo.

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