Sam Allardyce could be set to land his fifth signing of the season in former Liverpool full back Djimi Traore.
The 31-year-old left back, who can also operate in the centre of defence is currently available on a free transfer after being released by French club Monaco at the end of last season.Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has, according to SkySports, flown to meet the 6'3" defender last night in order to discuss terms regarding a permanent contract.
The French-born Malian international began his career with Laval where he spent three years before joining Liverpool in 1999 in a £500,000 deal.
Having made only 88 first team appearances over the course of the next seven years, Traore joined Charlton in 2006; the Addicks paying £2million for his services.
After a largely disappointing spell at the Valley, Traore was on the move again a year later when he was snapped up by Portsmouth. However that move also turned sour with the player sent out on loan to Rennes and then-Championship side Birmingham.
In 2009 Monaco snapped up Traore on a free transfer. He was released following the culmination of his two year contract with Les Rouge et Blanc at the end of the 2010/11 season having made just seven appearances last season.
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