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West Ham to RIVAL Chelsea for £12m Tottenham midfielder
WEST HAM are reportedly ready to join Chelsea in the hunt to sign Mousa Dembele.
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The former Fulham ace signed for Tottenham three years ago, but he has found first-team opportunities scarce under Mauricio Pochettino.
Spurs are in the midst of a summer overhaul, as they seek to get rid of their deadwood.
Chelsea are thought to be keen to sign Dembele, with Jose Mourinho seeking cover for his midfield.
But The Sun claim West Ham are ready to join the race to sign the Belgian.
West Ham are eyeing a move for Mousa Dembele
They suggest new manager Slaven Bilic is an admirer and believes Dembele would strengthen his side.
Bilic will start work with the Hammers today, as the players will report early for training ahead of their Europa League qualifiers.
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