Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham look to hijack Everton move for Dieumerci Mbokani with five-month loan offer
West Ham are trying to sign Monaco striker Dieumerci Mbokani on a five month loan deal.[LNB]The Congo international only joined Monaco from Standard Liege for £7million in the summer but has struggled to settle and is keen to kickstart his career with a switch to the Premier League. However, the problem could be obtaining a work permit. [LNB] Hold on: Everton are told they face await to sign Monaco striker Dieumerci Mbokani[LNB]Although Congo have a wealth of talent, and club side TP Mazembereached the final of the Club World Cup against Inter Milan, thecountry is ranked a lowly 124th in the world and West Ham may have togo to an appeal.[LNB]Everton have monitored the 25-year-old for the past 18 months andmay yet launch their own bid to sign him if other targets fall throughbut West Ham are in the driving seat. [LNB]Mbokani, whose first name means 'Thank You God', was also wanted byRoma, Liverpool and Birmingham in the summer. He scored 35 goals in 81games for Liege and has eight in 14 for his national side. Although hehas not found his form in France, Avram Grant believes his style isbetter suited to the Premier League. [LNB] Weather woe grinds on but Premier League insists it will cope with pile-upEverton renew interest in Monaco man Mbokani - but must wait until summerAnichebe in Everton U-turn as striker insists he wants to sign deal and stayEVERTON FC
