It reports that they want to sign both Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew but adds that a successful move for Ayew -- who cost West Ham £20m when he joined from the Swans -- "is viewed as unlikely because of his salary."

Swansea's interest is mirrored by the Hammers' monitoring of defender Alfie Mawson and midfielder Ki Sung-yueng, and the report says "much could hinge on what business, if any, Swansea are prepared to do with West Ham in the other direction."

The Welsh club do not want to lose Mawson or Ki but believe they have a realistic chance of signing Senegal international Sakho, who wants regular football ahead of the World Cup.