It was expected that Maiga would join Championship side Qpr - but that deal was called off as it was reported that he wasn't interested in joining, other reports say that Harry Redknapp's team was never interested in him, either way Modibo's West Ham career looks set to come to an end - this time with Turkish side Sivasspor being touted as a possible destination.
With the injury of Andy Carroll and release of Carlton Cole, that saw Maiga thrown into the deep end and given extensive first team opportunities - but he struggled to find the back of the net, only scoring 4 goals since signing for West Ham in the summer of 2012. At times Maiga has looked a good player but our current system of play doesn't suit him, something the player has admitted himself. When watching him I often feel that he need a strike partner; rather then being the big target man that Sam Allardyce prefers.
As I mentioned above, Maiga is set to join a long list of strikers who have failed to succeed at our club in recent years. The list includes Nicky Manyard, John Carew, Sam Baldock, Wellington Paulista and Marouane Chamakh.
All these players have one thing in common, they never really had the opportunity to prove their worth at the club, by no means are they 'bad' players, just look at Chamakh - he has went on to be one of Crystal Palace's biggest goal threats.
I worry when we are linked to new striking options because I ask myself the question why would they want to join?
Why would a new striker in particular want to join a club where he will always be second best!
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