Hammers still hot on trail of top target

West Ham remain the favourites to land Chelsea’s misfit striker Michy Batshuayi this summer.

ClaretandHugh undertands that talks are already underway between agents ahead of the transfer window opening and the club remains hopeful of putting a deal together which will persuade him to the London Stadium.

Chelsea are understood to be only interested in making the striker available on a permanent deal and although several other clubs are in the queue for the Belgian front man, the Irons long term interest could be decisive.

The 24 year old is aware of the Hammers keen interest from last summer before he chose to move the move to south west London where he has been kicking his heels on the sidelines.

We were told: “Our interest in the player is very real and well known from last season.”