Supporters of West Ham United have been reacting to the latest report on Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in signing Issa Diop.
According to Foot Mercato, as cited by Hammers News, Jose Mourinho is still keen on the French defender and Diop ‘would agree to join’ Spurs (via @WHUFCFZ), which fans reacted to.
Issa Diop is Jose Mourinho’s number one priority signing for Tottenham in the next transfer window.
The West Ham defender would reportedly be happy to swap East London for North London.
(via @footmercato) pic.twitter.com/0QM7cdIWmk
— West Ham Fan Zone (@WHUFCFZ) May 9, 2020
He needs a good back line around him yes Ogbonna has been good this season but needs a good RB another good CB and a LB which we don’t have at the club
— BluePasty (@_BluePasty) May 9, 2020
Let’s hope he don’t do a incey
— Paul McLean (@PaulMcL66874576) May 10, 2020
Shouldn’t be selling any players to Spurs.
— ?Mavsy? (@Mavsy81) May 9, 2020
If Spurs bid £40 million for Issa Diop, would you want the offer accepted?Yes, would be a good deal
No, that's not enough for him
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This season, the 23-year-old has been the ninth-best performer for the Hammers in the Premier League with a respectable 6.7/10 average rating (per WhoScored).
However, after the report that stated the Frenchman could be open to the move was shared to social media by @WHUFCFZ, some fans were keen to see him leave.
get him out then
— Lucas (@whuIucas) May 9, 2020
Could Diop go on to be a top player? Yes. Will he ever do that at West Ham United? No
— VINNYWHUFC (@vinnywhufc) May 9, 2020
Get rid ?
— peterboroughiron (@peterboroughir2) May 9, 2020
What do we think?
As can be seen in the responses from West Ham supporters, there is a split between those wanting him to leave if the wants to move to Spurs and those keen for him not to be sold to Mourinho’s outfit.
With the 23-year-old having been the best-performing central defender for the Hammers this season (per WhoScored), though, Diop may be difficult to replace if sold.