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West Ham make shock move for Man United target: Everton and Crystal Palace also keen
WEST HAM have reportedly made a £4million bid for Southampton defender Jose Fonte.
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Last week the Saints captain handed in a transfer request in a bid to leave St Mary's.
Southampton executive director Les Reed said the centre-back would only be allowed to leave if a suitable offer is made and a replacement is found.
And according to The Sun, the Hammers have made an opening bid for the 33-year-old.
Slaven Bilic is desperate to bolster his squad after a difficult start to the season, with 35 goals conceded and their last result being a 5-0 thrashing to Manchester City in the FA Cup.
Jose Fonte is a target for several clubs
The report claims Crystal Palace and Everton are also interested in Fonte.
Manchester United had also been linked with the veteran as Jose Mourinho eyes defensive reinforcements.
Slaven Bilic is keen to make defensive additions
Mourinho and Fonte are both represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes.
Fonte has been dropped by Southampton boss Claude Puel in recent games and he will not take part in tonight's (7.45pm) EFL Cup semi-final against Liverpool.
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