Monday 6 October 2014 09:36, UK
Diafra Sakho's agent has revealed West Ham almost missed out on signing the striker only for the personal intervention of co-owner David Sullivan.
Sakho has scored in all four starts he has made for West Ham in the Premier League, with his latest goal coming in Sunday's 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.
The Senegal forward joined West Ham in the summer on a four-year deal from Metz, but the move almost fell through after the French club claimed West Ham had tried to change the terms of the deal and bring him to Upton Park on a season-long loan.
However, Sullivan took it upon himself to push through the deal and the Hammers surpremo has been rewarded with Sakho proving to be one of the bargains of the transfer window.
The player's agent, Mark McKay claims QPR passed up the chance to sign Sakho and that only for Sullivan's persistence the move to Upton Park may not have happened.
"Diafra Sakho has been a revelation for West Ham and a lot of the credit must go to David Sullivan for signing him," McKay told Sky Sports.
"West Ham almost missed out on signing him as initially they wanted him on loan and Metz were never going to agree to that.
"A lot of people were also putting off Sam Allardyce from signing him saying his attitude was not right and that he was not good enough for West Ham and that was very unfair on the boy.
"He was actually recommened to QPR's chief scout and offered to them, but that fell on deaf ears.
"However, David Sullivan was determined to sign him and he went to great lengths to get the deal done.
"I am glad he is playing well for Sam Allardyce and scoring goals and the West Ham fans must be happy David Sullivan worked so hard to bring Sakho to the club."
