West Ham are planning to bring Andrej Kramaric back to England in January.
The Croatia international, formerly of Leicester City, has shone for Hoffenheim over the last two seasons.
Croatian media sources say West Ham are planning a January move for Kramaric.
And further fueling the speculation is a developing rift between Kramaric and Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann.
The striker is fuming after he was hooked during the weekend draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.