West Ham are expected to make a £30 million (N22.5bn) bid for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
This summer, the 20-year-old has been identified as West Ham’s top striker target.
Despite doubts about Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia’s future, the club wants to step up their pursuit of the Albanian international.
Following Chairman Bruce Buck’s announcement that he would be stepping down at the end of this month, the future of Granovskaia is uncertain.
Should she leave the club, new owner Todd Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel are expected to make the final decision on Broja’s future.
Broja made an impression on loan at Southampton last season, scoring nine goals in 38 appearances across all competitions, and the Saints have expressed an interest in bringing him back on a permanent basis.
West Ham have already made their first summer signing, with defender Nayef Aguerd joining for £30 million from Rennes.
David Moyes is looking to bolster his squad ahead of a season in which West Ham aims to improve in the Premier League while also competing in the Europa League for the first time.
The club is still working on a deal for PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who spent last season on loan with the Hammers.
