The agent of Cheikhou Kouyate has told turkish-football.com that his client is happy at West Ham United, but has not ruled out a summer move.

What’s the word?

The Senegal international has been part of the Hammers fold since 2014 when he signed from Anderlecht.

The 27-year-old has played in a variety of positions, including midfield, centre-back and a spell as a right-back, which proved to be troublesome.

Saffet Balkan, who claims to be Kouyate’s agent, has revealed to turkish-football.com that numerous clubs have expressed an interest in signing his client at the end of the season.

“We have received a lot of interest. Interest spiked after Senegal qualified for the World Cup yesterday. Several clubs and agents want to hold talks. The Italian and Premier League scouts have been very impressed. Kouyate is very happy in England, he’s settled into life. There are no offers on the table at this stage, we will hold talks and consider our options.”

Could this be the end of the road?

Comments made to the press by football agents should generally be taken with a pinch of salt.

On some occasions, interviews with the media are used to make it known that a player wants to leave.

They can also be used as a way to force the footballer’s current club into offering improved contract terms.

In Kouyate’s case, it is unclear, but the midfielder’s future will become less murky as the season progresses.

David Moyes was appointed West Ham boss last week and over the course of the coming months, the Scotsman will decide who he wants in his team and who will be shown the door.

Kouyate has versatility on his side, but in 12 appearances in all competitions this season, the Senegal international has lacked consistency.

In total, he has made 120 outings for West Ham, scoring 14 goals in the process.

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