The Algeria international has helped his side up to third this season and is regarded as one of the best crossers in Serie A, which Diego Costa would thrive on. The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions meaning it would cost Arsenal pay-out his contract. Able to play anywhere across Nantes midfield four, in just his first few games in charge, new boss Sergio Conceicao has put a lot of belief in the teenager. Good with the ball at his feet, he reads the game very well and is dominant in the air. Premier League clubs are already paying attention and that interest is only going to grow and grow. The club have been less dominant this season since the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as well as bo. But Bayern are likely to reject that and hold out for closer to £40m. He will be hoping to make an impact against Manchester United when the Hammers face Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium on Monday. The 22-year-old was left out of their squad to face Pacos de Ferreira – as the Eagles won 1-0 in the Taca da Liga. Getty Images17Maxime Lopez is one of Ligue 1’s brightest new starsThe more they feature, the quicker they are linked with moves abroad – its the cycle of life.