Hammers set for big bid on main target

Jack Sullivan sent Batshuayi hopes soaring last summer

Michy Batshuayi remains top of the Hammers wanted list this summer.

Slaven Bilic confirmed at the weekend that the  targets on the Hammers wish list are the same as several other clubs and the Belgian striker is certainly among them.

He enhanced his transfer value with a couple of goals towards the end of the season but the Irons have been tracking him throughout the season.

Much has been made of Jermain Defoe’s talks with Bournemouth  scuppering the Hammers hopes of signing the 35 year old.

But the club cooled on their former player some time ago and ‘Bats’ has been a top target since the club saw a near £40 million bid for him fail towards the end of last season’s transfer window when owner’s son Jack Sullivan was seen wearing  a replica top ( see right).

Chelsea hijacked the deal and since then the Irons have been ready to pluck him away at the first opportunity. However should the champions decide to do a deal they are reported as ony interested in it being a permanent arrangement rather than loan.