West Ham United have been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Ibrahim Amadou.
The Hammers have offered a £2 million loan fee along with an option to buy for £14m.
However, L’Equipe has claimed the French club want a firm commitment from West Ham before they will sanction the move.
West Ham currently have 14 players unavailable through injury and manager David Moyes is desperate to strengthen his squad before the January transfer window closes.
The 24-year-old made his senior debut for AS Nancy against AJ Auxerre back in 2013.