Everton are ready to pounce for West Ham United striker Demba Ba.

The Sun says Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has offered Ba, 26, a £15,000-a-week pay rise.

But Everton are leading the race to offer him Premier League football.

The Senegalese is also interesting Sunderland and Newcastle United.

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