Metz striker Diafra Sakho is on his way to West Ham United.
The Daily Mail says West Ham have agreed a surprise £3.5million deal for Metz's Senegalese striker.
Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic had also been watching the 24-year-old who helped Metz gain promotion last season before declaring his intent to leave.
Sakho has scored 19 and 20 goals in the last two seasons with Metz in the French second division.
Agent Willie McKay said: "The fee is agreed between the clubs but Diafra is yet to agree personal terms. He is keen to come to England."
