Everton are closing in on West Ham United striker Demba Ba.
The Mirror says Ba is in negotiations with Everton and has told pals he would like a move to the Merseysiders.
The former West Ham star will have to lower his £4million-a-year salary terms to clinch a deal.
But it is felt Toffees boss David Moyes has a fighting chance of landing him in the next week.
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