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title: "Jordan Ayew eager to hold talks with West Ham"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2016/07/28/jordan-ayew-eager-hold-talks-west-ham/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Emery"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2016-07-28T10:16:09Z"
modified: "2016-07-28T10:16:09Z"
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# Jordan Ayew eager to hold talks with West Ham

According to L’Equipe via [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/ligue1/transferts/jordan-ayew-de-nouveau-relance-en-ligue-1_183195), Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew is interested in holding talks with West Ham over a return to the Premier League after hearing of their interest.

West Ham have been searching for a striker all summer and have now turned their attentions to Jordan Ayew after having been turned down by a number of other previous targets.

Carlos Bacca and Alexandre Lacazette are two high-profile names to have rejected West Ham this summer. Now, West Ham are looking at Ayew to come in and lead the line next season.

![Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2016/07/526515070.jpg)

Ayew was relegated with Aston Villa last season as they finished rock-bottom of the Premier League. The talented striker is now seeking a move back to the Premier League, making West Ham a very attractive prospect for him.

Ayew scored seven Premier League goals in Villa’s side last season, which is a decent return considering the form of the players in and around him throughout the season.

West Ham will, however, have to compete with Ligue 1 side OCG Nice for his signature, as they look to replace Hatem Ben Arfa.