Istres are believed to be eyeing Ibrahima Bakayoko.
Istres are believed to be eyeing Ibrahima Bakayoko.The former Marseille man is unable to hold down a regular place at Spanish side Osasuna, and has attracted interest from France.
Istres' caretaker management team of Xavier Gravelaine and Jean-Louis Gasset have already expressed their need for a striker in the winter transfer market - and Bakayoko is their top target.
Montpellier, one of Bakayoko's former clubs, are also believed to be vying to sign the pacey striker, but Osasuna are not keen to sell.