Swansea City winger Joe Allen is a surprise target for West Ham United.
The People says West Ham boss Avram Grant is ready to make a £2.5million transfer window bid for Swansea City's winger Joe Allen.
Grant's spies have been watching the tricky wide man in action for the high-flying Swans lately and made contact about a possible deal in January.
Allen, 20, has come through the ranks at Swansea and the Welsh side are looking to keep him and make the Premier League themselves.
The Hammers, who will have money for a couple of budget captures, are hopeful they can pull off the deal.
