Charles Kaboré, the Burkinabè midfielder who is absent from Olympique de Marseille (OM) due to his availability for the Burkina Faso national team in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), is rumored to be a potential transfer target during the winter transfer window. West Ham is reported to have inquired about the player’s availability and expressed interest in signing him.
Key points:
- Transfer Interest: West Ham is said to be interested in signing Charles Kaboré during the winter transfer window. The club has reportedly inquired with Marseille about the midfielder’s availability.
- Profile Consideration: West Ham is attracted to Kaboré’s playing profile, and the potential transfer could provide him with an opportunity in the English Premier League.
- Potential Move: Marseille may consider letting Kaboré go, and his reported annual salary of around 1.8 million euros gross could be a factor in the decision.
- Replacement Consideration: Marseille’s leadership, led by José Anigo and his staff, is reportedly considering Toulouse’s Moussa Sissoko as a potential replacement.
- Role at West Ham: If the transfer goes through, Kaboré could take the place of Alou Diarra, a former Marseille teammate, at West Ham. Diarra has had limited playing time in the Premier League during the season.
Transfer speculations are common in football, and player movements during the transfer window are influenced by various factors, including club needs, player preferences, and financial considerations.
