United lining up bid for Westham star

Manchester United are targeting a move for West Ham star Dimitri Payet.

Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho is a big fan of the France winger and has made a wide player a priority as he attempts to mould his side into Premier League title contenders.

Payet only signed a new £125,000-a-week five-year contract in February with the Hammers who would want at least £35million for the 29-year-old.

West Ham will resist any bids during the January transfer window but could be vulnerable to renewed offers in the summer.

Mourinho is desperate to add pace and width to his team and has also upped his scouting on Atletico Madrid’s Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco.

Payet was outstanding for the east Londoners last season, winning the club’s player of the season award, then went on to star in France’s European Championship finals side.

But West Ham have become increasingly worried that Payet’s subdued form this campaign is because he has been distracted by a potential move away.

And his struggles this time around have coincided with the Hammers hovering around the relegation zone.

After giving him a lucrative deal, the Hammers are now looking for payback as they look to move up the table in their first season at their new home, The London Stadium.