West Ham United's bid for Dimitri Payet accepted by Marseille

Marseille have announced that an offer from West Ham United for winger Dimitri Payet has been accepted.

The 28-year-old, who still has two years left to run on his current deal, is thought to have been the subject of a £14m bid.

Despite giving Payet the green light to join West Ham, Marseille still remain confident that the 14-time capped France international will stay at the Stade Veledrome beyond this summer.

This echoes the views of the player's agent Jacques-Olivier Auguste, who revealed earlier today that staying in France remains a real possibility.

Payet is said to be due to arrive in London later today to undergo a medical before making a final decision on his future.