Skysports.com understands French defender Francois Clerc is hoping to win a move to the Premier League.
Hammers keen on Frenchman
Skysports.com understands French defender Francois Clerc is hoping to win a move to the Premier League.
Clerc is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Lyon earlier this summer.
A number of clubs are thought to be chasing the French international and Clerc is now weighing up his options as he looks to secure a switch to England.
West Ham have been credited with an interest in the right-back and the player's agent Frederic Guerra, admits he has spoken with several sides about Clerc's situation.
"I have spoken to three or four teams about Francois and West Ham are one of those teams," Guerra told skysports.com.
"After speaking to these teams I am now waiting for their responses.
"There has been a strong interest in Francois as he is a free agent and he is one of the best free transfers around as he has played for France and played in the Champions League.
"Francois likes England and I think he would be a success in England so hopefully we can find an agreement."
