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West Ham's Cheikhou Kouyate Reportedly in Talks With Porto Over Potential £14m Move

Portuguese champions Porto are reportedly in talks with West Ham and Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate.

The player is believed to be one new boss Manuel Pellegrini wants cut from the squad, following the signing of former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere this summer, and Porto are reported as having made an approach.

Cheikhou Kouyate is no longer wanted by Manuel Pellegrini, and Porto are in talks with West Ham over a deal for the Senegalese midfielder.

The Hammers want a fee of around £14m for him. (via @TheSunFootball) pic.twitter.com/xr7A6oxqWw— West Ham Fan Zone (@WHUFCFZ) July 24, 2018

The Primeira Liga outfit are looking to the Premier League for recruits this summer and have shown that by signing Chancel Mbemba from Newcastle this week.