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Agent: 'Diafra Sakho seeking West Ham United exit'

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 29 December 2017

Diafra Sakho's agent Thierno Seydi says that the West Ham United striker wants to quit the club in January and join a team that "puts more faith in him".

Diafra Sakho remains unhappy at West Ham United and intends to quit the club next month, according to the outcast striker's agent.

Having seen a move away from East London collapse in dramatic circumstances during the summer, the Senegal international has since been used sparingly by Slaven Bilic and then David Moyes.

Sakho has made clear in the past that he wants out of the London Stadium and, via his representative Thierno Seydi, has reiterated that his stance has not changed in the five months since his failed transfer to Rennes.

"Diafra wants to play and to start matches, but West Ham are not offering him the opportunities," The Sun quotes Seydi as saying. "So he has declared his intention to look elsewhere. He is not short of offers.

"He has stated his desire to leave since the last transfer window. His club hasn't been happy about this."Diafra will never pick a fight to achieve his aim. He will leave, but he'll do it in the proper manner.

"He knows West Ham want to make money from his transfer. He has remained professional despite the numerous offers he's received. He wants to play for a club that puts more faith in him."

Sakho was reportedly involved in a row with Moyes last week prior to the EFL Cup quarter-final loss against Arsenal.