West Ham are chasing Manchester City defender Micah Richards, who is set to leave the Barclays Premier League champions this summer. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is in the market for a new right-back and has identified the versatile defender as a potential summer signing. Richards looks likely to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer following a frustrating season under Manuel Pellegrini. Moving on: Micah Richards (centre) is set to quit City after growing tired of not playing regularly The 25-year-old is at a crossroads in his career given he has just 12 months left on his current deal. City have offered Richards a contract extension, but the full-back has shown a reluctance to sign the deal given his lack of action under Pellegrini.
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Richards' contract expires in 12 months and he is reluctant to sign new deal
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City want him to stay as they struggle to fulfill homegrown quota
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City are expected to sign Bacary Sagna from Arsenal
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