PSG striker Luyindula hints he would be interested in West Ham move

18 January 2011 12:08
Hint: P?y Luyindula has family in London and would find it hard to turn down a move to West Ham United[LNB] Paris St Germain striker Peguy Luyindula has hinted that he would be very interested in helping West Ham in their relegation dog fight and said 'there are discussions to have'.[LNB]The French international forward would not rule out a move in the January transfer window to the bottom-placed Hammers, and has urged manager Avram Grant to contact the Ligue 1 club.[LNB]'To say otherwise would be wrong,' the 31-year-old, who has six caps for Les Bleus, said when asked whether he would be tempted by a move to West Ham.[LNB]West Bromwich Albion are also reported to be interested in Luyindula, but his £45,000-a-week salary could be a sticking point. [LNB]But Roberto Di Matteo's staff are thought to be exploring ways of a loan deal with view to a permanent in the summer.[LNB]However, in an interview with Le Parisien the Kinshasa-born striker said that a move to the English capital would be preferable... because he has family there.[LNB]He continued: 'West Ham is London, and I have half my family in London. In football, nothing is impossible. There are discussions to have.[LNB]'If a club offers something that PSG cannot refuse... I will leave it with my agent. [LNB]This season Luyindula has been used 17 times as a substitute in league action by PSG, though he said he is enjoying the challenge of helping the capital club push for the Ligue 1 title.[LNB]However, he said that he is happy to leave his future in the hands of his agent.[LNB] Top shot: Luyindula, who has six caps for France, in action for PSG in a Europa League match against German side Borussia Dortmund in October[LNB] 'I feel good in Paris, the next six months can be wonderful and I think I have a part to play in that,' he said. 'There may be something really good at the end.'[LNB]PSG sit second in Ligue 1 and Luyindula, whose most prolific season saw him score 16 goals in 37 league games for Lyon in 2003-04, insists he will not rock the boat or agitate for a move.[LNB]'People who are interested in signing me should contact the club,' he added.[LNB]'They should discuss it with PSG. I could shoot my mouth off and create a showdown, but this is not my state of mind.'[LNB]Luyindula began his career with Niort and had spells with Strasbourg, Lyon, Marseille, Auxerre and Levante before signing for PSG in 2007.[LNB] Hammers confirm Grant stays and promise new arrivals in fight for survivalHammers stick with Grant as O'Neill turns down chance to take over at Upton ParkWest Bromwich move to land West Ham target LuyindulaWest Ham are a laughing stock! Grant must be backed or sacked, warns Dicks[LNB]  Explore more:People: Roberto Di Matteo Places: Paris, Lyon, London

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