Monaco line up Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor and West Ham's Herita Ilunga

Wants first team action: IlungaMonaco, who are considering making an offer for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, are lining up a £1.5million bid for West Ham defender Herita Ilunga.The 28-year-old left-back is out of the frame following Wayne Bridge's arrival and West Ham are keen to bring in funds as they search for a midfielder and striker among other targets. Monaco had hoped to sign him on loan first but West Ham are hopeful of a deal. Liverpool have also shown interest in Ilunga in the past but a move there now is unlikely. He said: 'I heard the news about Monaco. My job is to play every day and I am fighting for that, every player wants to play.'  Tottenham's 'ridiculous' plans for the Olympic Stadium will ruin UK Athletics, warns GB chiefThe Insider: Ilunga set for West Ham exit, Blackburn stay in the hunt for Birmingham midfielder Larsson and Everton face Legear setbackAll the latest West Ham news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Wayne Bridge, Emmanuel Adebayor Places: Liverpool, Monaco, Monaco

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