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title: "West Ham step up chase for Premier League star"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ste Hoare"
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published: "2016-04-20T15:52:04Z"
modified: "2016-04-20T15:52:04Z"
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# West Ham step up chase for Premier League star

According to [reports](https://ghanasoccernet.com/west-ham-united-intensify-interest-in-swansea-city-winger-andre-ayew) from his native Ghana, West Ham are going to step up their interest in Swansea City’s versatile star Andre Ayew this summer.

Ayew has been used in a number of roles for the Swans this season including spells at right wing, centre midfield and striker.

He’s played 30 times in the Premier League this season as Swansea overcame a difficult start to avoid relegation and has been one of their standout players, scoring eight goals and assisting a further four.

![Christopher Lee/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2016/04/508744094.jpg)

Ayew’s versatility could be a huge bonus for Slaven Bilic with West Ham looking set to be playing in Europe next season, meaning a huge increase in games.

Ayew was reportedly a target for West Ham before he signed for Swansea and it looks like the Hammers are going to once again attempt to sign the 26-year-old and reunite him with former Marseille teammate Dimitri Payet as West Ham prepare for their first season at the Olympic Stadium.