But Chelsea have no interest in agreeing to the Hammers’ initial hopes to take the 23-year-old to the London Stadium on a season-long loan deal.
Michy Batshuayi has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since his move from MarseilleGetty Images
Instead they would only let Batshuayi leave if it were in a permanent move, aware clubs across Europe are also tracking the forward.
According to the Mirror, Chelsea’s own plans to bring in new striking talent over the close season means they want to recoup some of their outlay on Batshuayi.
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is looking to make changes to his attacking options this summer and Michy Batshuayi could be soldReuters
And they have also been trailing Italian star Andrea Belotti, who is set to leave Torino after a stunning season in which he has scored 30 goals in 39 appearances for club and country.
Batshuayi has failed to live up to his billing as one of Europe's hottest young strikers since joining Chelsea, scoring just once in 17 league appearances for the Blues.
West Ham thought they had signed him last summer after agreeing a fee with Marseille, only for Chelsea to pip them to his signature with a late move.
But the club are desperately looking to strengthen their attacking options over the summer and are interested in making another attempt to sign him.
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