West Ham are launching a bid for Real Betis striker Antonio Sanabria.

The young forward is a target this month for both the Hammers and Nice, reports AS.

West Ham are willing to offer €20m for Sanabria, while Nice chiefs see him as a replacement for Mario Balotelli.

Betis coach Quique Setien is reluctant to lose Sanabria, but understands the club is in no position to turn down an offer the size of which West Ham are considering.

Sanabria's deal with Betis runs to 2021.