But 19 appearances later, with Nice top of the league, everyone in France now knows the name Malang Sarr. Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. A recent upturn in form has seen the Hammers move away from, but the Frenchmans undoubted quality has only been seen in parts so far. his former club want to sign him this month — and believe a bid of around £30million should be enough to secure a deal. Payet left Marseille for East London in June 2015 for £11m, with the then cash-strapped?French club forced to part with the star. News Group Newspapers Ltd3Pepe has twice won the Champions League with Real MadridManchester United . Related storiesNo ZonziSteven N'Zonzi has turned down approach from Everton to return to the Pr. He said: We have communicated very clearly that we wont sell Christian and that hes very much part of our plans. Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images4Steven N’Zonzi’s stock has risen substantially since leaving . Central defender Pepe, 33, has fallen down the Bernabeu pecking order and Jose Mourinho is looking to sign him next summer.