Diafra Sakho's deadline day could become one to remember as the wantaway West Ham striker spent the afternoon at the races while angling for a move to Rennes.
The 27-year-old flew to France on Wednesday and passed a medical with the Ligue 1 side - even though the Hammers had not agreed to sell the Senegal international.
Crystal Palace are also believed to be interested in acquiring Sakho's services but West Ham have remained firm over their policy of not selling the striker.
Sakho was seen at Chelmsford racecourse with his agent Mark McKay, who had a runner in the 3:20.