Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba is in the sights of West Ham United.
The Mirror says Hammers boss Avram Grant is closing in on the £6million-rated Senegal international.
Grant wants to bring in the powerful target man who was heading for Aston Villa as Gerard Houllier's big-money buy for the transfer window until the move went cold last week.
Ba remains hopeful of moving to England during the winter market next month.