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Ligue 1 star rejects West Ham approach amid Spurs and Chelsea interest: Sale to be forced
MICHY BATSHUAYI has reportedly rejected advanced approaches from West Ham.
Michy Batshuayi bagged 17 goals in 36 Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille this season
The Marseille striker is in demand this summer with both Tottenham and Chelsea said to be monitoring him too.
Slaven Bilic's Hammers are desperate to make a marquee signing upfront ahead of their move to the Olympic Stadium.
Co-Chairman David Sullivan has even outlined they would be willing to pay up to £30million for the right target.
Lyon have already apparently rebuffed a £31m bid from West Ham for another top target in Alexandre Lacazette.
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Spurs are said to have been put off by the £31m asking price, while Antonio Conte's now mulling over a potential swoop at Chelsea.
French outlets La Provence and RMC both claim Tottenham lead the race for his signature, but Batshuayi may be forced into a move against his wishes yet.
If no other side can match West Ham in value for Batshuayi this month, Marseille may apparently have to push through a deal in a similar scenario to that of Dimitri Payet's transfer last summer.