Saint-Etienne confirm interest in West Ham's Modibo Maiga

Saint-Etienne President Roland Romeyer has confirmed that the French Ligue 1 side are interested in acquiring the services of West Ham United striker Modibo Maiga.

Les Verts are currently in the transfer market looking for a new striker following the sale of their star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund.

Romeyer told beIN Sport : "Maiga is a player we have studied.

"Maiga is one of the options we have looked at but there are other players. We will make a signing as soon as possible."

The Malian International joined the Hammers last summer from French side Sochaux-Montbéliard on a four-year deal.