Villarreal are aware of growing interest in striker Cedric Bakambu.

Bakambu has been outstanding for the Yellow Submarine for the opening two months of the LaLiga season.

Marca says West Ham and Everton both made attempts for Bakambu last summer, but were put off by Villarreal's €30m valuation.

However, after his progress this season, the Premier League interest is only growing.

The Hammers remain in touch and are expected to try again in January - and have been joined by West Brom and Newcastle United.

Bakambu penned terms to 2022 earlier this year, but has stated on French TV in the past week that "English football is my dream".