Slav makes his choice on Ayew or Bacca

Andre Ayew

Slaven Bilic prefers Andre Ayew as the Hammers last big signing of the summer.

The Irons had planned to bring in the Swansea player and a striker, with Carlos Bacca the big choice, but the failed medical suffered by Diafra Sakho has changed  that.

Despite talk continuing that the club could be involved in moving for the AC Milan striker, ClaretandHugh has learned this morning that won’t be possible.

And as a result Slav wants the deal for Ayew done in preference, given his ability to play in a number of positions – up front, wide and left, and as an attacking midfielder .

With £16 million in the kitty and released wages from a Sakho move, both players were targets but a double swoop in now not possible.

Our top source told us this morning: “With the wage cap and Sakho now not going anywhere  we can only afford one or the other. The  manager prefers Ayew as he can play in more positions.”