West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident the “pace and power” of club-record signing Issa Diop can help the defender make an impact in the Premier League.
The Hammers have been quick to bolster the squad during the summer window, which has seen Pellegrini take charge following the departure of David Moyes at the end of the previous campaign.
Full-back Ryan Fredericks has come in from Fulham on a free transfer, before West Ham this week added two new additions.