Summary:
West Ham are chasing a deal for Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak, while Everton are hoping to sign West Brom striker Gareth Barry.

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By . Simon Jones . West Ham are hoping for a breakthrough in talks with Nice over left-back Timothee Kolodziejczak. The 22-year-old has been trailed by Southampton and QPR but is keen on West Ham and they hope to conclude a deal for around £3m. New Hammer? Thimothee Kolodziejczak (right) is a target for West Ham after impressing at Nice . Kolodziejczak has represented France at every youth level up to U-20s, and has played over 70 games for Nice in the past two seasons. West Ham are also considering Colombia defender Eder Balanta, 21, who plays for Argentinian side River Plate. Targets: West Ham are interested in Colombian Balanta (left) but may miss out on Barry (right) to Everton . Everton, meanwhile, hope to pip West Ham to free agent Gareth Barry after offering the option of a third year on his contract.