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West Ham Transfer Update: Interest in Arsenal's Walcott, Sullivan confirms five bids
WEST HAM have five active bids for players on the table as they prepare for a hectic summer of transfer activity, according to co-owner David Sullivan.
Sullivan (left) says West Ham are in for five players, with Walcott supposedly one of them
The Hammers are said to be interested in Arsenal striker Theo Walcott, who could be sold this summer to make room for Leicester's Jamie Vardy.
Express Sport understands Vardy is mulling over a £20million switch to Arsenal, who triggered his contract release clause on Sunday.
There are concerns Walcott, 27, may be overshadowed by Vardy's arrival and sold off to the highest bidder.
"All of those players have gone on to become stars of our team and you can rest assured that we will be bringing players in this summer who will prove to be just as influential.
"We’re working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make this happen, and with five bids in for players at the moment, we are hopeful that we can bring you some exciting news soon."
The Standard claim the same agency negotiating Vardy's deal with Arsenal is behind a switch for Walcott.
Walcott more reliable than ever - Wenger
West Ham are also reportedly interested in a centre-forward, with Liverpool Christian Benteke, Alexandre Lacazette of Lyon and Marseille star Michy Batshuayi all linked.
Sullivan has previously revealed that Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has up to £30m to spend on a new striker this summer.
Bilic has already signed midfielder Havard Nordtveit on a free deal from Borussia Monchengladbach, while Italian newspaper Tuttosport claim the manager is interested in landing Juventus frontman Simone Zaza.
And Valencia winger Sofiane Feghouli is also supposedly on the club's radar.
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