Irons take edge over Spurs on striker

Batshuayi

West Ham have moved in front of Spurs as the battle for Michy Batshuayi rumbles on towards the opening of the tranfer window.

The Belgian international striker – having made it clear he is leaning towards a Premier League move – is concerned about penning a long term White Hart Lane deal.

He believes he’s likely to be used as a back up to Harry Kane and see West Ham and possibly interested Liverpool as better options.

Marseilles are believed to want a €40m fee and that saw the Irons cool on the player but news that they may have a real chance – given the Kane situation – is re-igniting interest.

So concerned is Batshuyi at the prospect of a possible move that some reports claim that to even consider a Spurs move he would want contract clauses allowing him to leave for a set fee if guarantees over playing time are not met.

The Irons – with the Olympic Stadium as an inducement – are in a position to tempt him with the prospect of regular first team football and are likely to set up new talks once the Euro 2016 Finals conclude.