Summary:
West Ham are close to a deal to sign a forward from French side Rennes for a fee of £1.5m.

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By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . West Ham are in talks over a deal for Rennes defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik. The 25-year-old has just one year left on contract with the  Ligue 1 side but looks prepared to leave the French outfit. Kana-Biyik is currently training with the club as they consider a £1.5million transfer. VIDEO Scroll down for Sam Allardyce: We have budget for one more quality player . Close to a deal: West Ham are in talks over a deal for Rennes defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik (left) Trial? Kana-Biyik is currently training with the London club as they consider a £1.5million transfer . West Ham have sent Modibo Maiga out on loan to FC Metz with an option to buy. The 26-year-old forward was surplus to requirements at Upton Park and became the second deal between the clubs this month. The first was Diafra Sakho, who joined West Ham in a permanent move earlier. VIDEO Our finishing was excellent - Allardyce .