West Ham and Fulham scouting Lorient ace along with Premier League rivals

West Ham and Fulham are both reportedly keeping tabs on FC Lorient midfielder Enzo Le Fee. The Frenchman has caught the eye playing in Ligue 1 over the past few years.

90min claim scouts from both the Hammers and the Cottagers have watched him this season. They aren’t the only two clubs in the frame though, with Leicester City, Newcastle United, Lazio, Real Sociedad and Borussia Dortmund mentioned as potential suitors as well.

West Ham and Fulham target

West Ham and Fulham will both be keeping a tentative eye on the upcoming January transfer window. The World Cup break gives the London pair a chance to assess their options in their squad and decide whether they need any additions this winter.

Lo Fee, 22, has been on the books at Lorient for his whole career to date and rose up through their academy. He was a regular for them at various youth levels before breaking into the first-team in 2019 after a couple of years with the reserves.

The former France youth international, who represented the Olympic team for his country last year, has since established himself as one of his club’s most prized assets. He has made 119 appearances in all competitions to date and has chipped in with four goals and 12 assists.

West Ham and Fulham are being linked with a swoop for him now but are likely to face competition for his signature if they pursue a deal for him. His current contract expires in 2024.