Lille coach Renard Herve has confirmed his transfer interest in Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew.

The former Cote d’Ivoire coach has joined the French club on a three-year deal making the player he worked with at Sochaux his top transfer target.

Jordan Ayew left Olympique Marseille to join FC Lorient on a four-year contract which he has played a full season.

Renard said of his interest in the Black Stars player: “Jordan Ayew? It is my intention [to sign him], in fact, I saw that it was leaked to the press.

“I spent five wonderful months with him at Sochaux. I hope he can join us, but we have to see the negotiations because he is under contract with Lorient.”