West Ham United wants to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi on a permanent basis.

Reports originally suggested the Hammers were looking to get the Belgian international on a loan deal.

But now, it has been revealed by The Mirror that the idea of securing the 22-year old on a permanent basis is becoming more appealing to the East London club.

Batshuayi has managed 1 goal in 17 appearances for the Blues since joining the club from Marseille last summer.