Thursday, 24th January, 2013
Bordeaux are considering a move for West Ham forward Modibo Maiga as they look to replace Yoan Gouffran.
The Ligue 1 outfit sold Gouffran to Newcastle United yesterday and now need to bring in a striker to take his place.
And according to French sports daily L’Equipe, Maiga is a player being considered by Bordeaux.
The striker is struggling to secure a starting spot at West Ham, having only started twice in the Premier League this season, though he has featured 14 times off the bench.
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West Ham only snapped up Maiga during the summer, bringing the 25-year-old to England from France, where he had impressed with Sochaux.
Current Bordeaux coach Francis Gillot worked with Maiga during his time in charge of Sochaux and has remained a fan.
The Mali striker, who is currently at the African Cup of Nations with his country, is under contract at Upton Park until 2016.
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