West Ham United are making a late move for Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez.

The Mexico international is leaving Ajax this summer and has been in talks with Borussia Dortmund.

BVB see Alvarez as a replacement for Real Madrid bound Jude Bellingham/.

However, the Guardian West Ham are moving for Alvarez, 25, as a replacement for club captain Declan Rice.

Ajax want £45m to sell the midfielder.

Portugal midfielder João Palhinha, of Fulham, is also an option for West Ham.