West Ham transfer news: Real Madrid join hunt for Dimitri Payet

Another fine performance for France leads to even more interest in Hammers star – latest West Ham transfer news and gossip

Dimitri Payet
Reunion-born West Ham star Dimitri Payet could be hit if Britain leaves the EU
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The French may be delighted with the performances of Dimitri Payet at Euro 2016, but Slaven Bilic and West Ham supporters may be less pleased as their star man lights up the tournament.

Unsurprisingly, his goal-scoring displays in France's opening two games have caught the eye of some of Europe's big guns, with Real Madrid taking a keen interest in the 29-year-old.

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