Crystal Palace and Leicester are 3/1 while Everton and Newcastle are both 6/1.
“With Chelsea strengthening their midfield this summer it seems as though Drinkwater will be allowed to leave if a suitable offer comes in before the deadline,” said Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead.
“West Ham lead the chase, but at 2-1 our odds reflect that there’s a lot to happen before any deal is confirmed and Crystal Palace and Leicester are also in the hunt.”
Drinkwater started in last night’s friendly win over Lyon but Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Mateo Kovacic who will join on loan from Real Madrid.
West Ham transfer news: Danny Drinkwater struggled at Chelsea last season (Image: GETTY)
West Ham transfer news: Danny Drinkwater could be another addition at the London Stadium (Image: GETTY)
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Kovacic is reportedly undergoing a medical this afternoon and will join in part of the deal that sees Thibaut Courtois head to Madrid for £35m.
Chelsea have already snapped up Jorginho from Napoli this summer and have triggered Kepa’s release clause to make him the move expensive goalkeeper in history.
Sarri is hoping to reshape his side into title challengers after Antonio Conte took the Blues to fifth last term.
Danny Drinkwater joins the Chelsea team in training
West Ham meanwhile have had a busy summer and Drinkwater would be battling Jack Wilshere for a spot in the team.
The Hammers have also snapped up Felipe Anderson, Issa Diop, Andriy Yarmolenko, Lukasz Fabianski, Fabian Balbuena, Ryan Fredericks and Wilshere.
But Pellegrini is not done yet with more moves in the pipeline before tomorrow’s deadline.