Sources have confirmed that West Ham were offered Bamba Dieng during the early stages of his search for a new club after he became a free agent upon his departure from FC Lorient. The 26-year-old centre-forward and former Marseille player was also offered to Middlesbrough at the same time, as his representatives explored opportunities for him in England. Dieng is a Senegal international with 24 caps and 2 goals. His current Transfermarkt market value is €15.00m.