In an exclusive interview with Transfer Tavern, Rob Lee, who made 18 appearances for West Ham, admits he doesn't think Issa Diop is worth the £60 million West Ham were quoting for him last season, despite having a good campaign.

The Hammers put a £60 million price tag on Diop's head last summer to put off reported interest from Arsenal, which worked as the Frenchman stayed at the London Stadium.

In January, David Moyes was happy to let the £67,000 per week defender leave on loan but they never managed to reach an agreement with any clubs, and it remains to be seen whether the 24-year old is in the manager's long term plans.

Speaking on why Diop is not worth £60 million and how he can't expect to leave easily this summer, Lee told FFC:

"He's had a good season but would I pay £60 million for him? No. I don't think he pulled up any trees last year and he has done very well this year but he's been in a good team.

"He has done well, but why because he has had one good season should he be looking to leave a club that stood by him when he wasn't great last year?"

The Hammers have lost a bit of their momentum since Declan Rice's injury having recently lost back-to-back games against Newcastle United and Chelsea.

West Ham have already signed a defender for next season as the club made Craig Dawson's loan deal a permanent one for just £2 million from Watford.