Everton boss David Moyes is said to be closing in on West Ham striker Demba Ba who looks set for a move from Upton Park.
Following their relegation to the Championship the Hammers will struggle to keep hold of their best players and striker Ba looks almost certain to be on the move, despite the fact they are desperate to keep him.
The Senegalese international is reported to have a get out clause which would see him released from his current £35,000 a week contract, if they received offers from a Premier league side following relegation.
Moyes is desperate to add to his striker's at Goodison Park and has been linked with Jay Bothroyd, who is available on a free from Cardiff, but a move for Ba looks to be more likely although he will not have it all his own way.
Sunderland are also thought to be very keen on the player as Steve Bruce looks to add strikers to his front line and is eyeing a cheap deal for Ba.
West Ham got Ba from German side Hoffenheim in January for a deposit of just £500,000, with the rest of the £6m fee based on appearances because of a knee injury