West Ham have reportedly discovered the asking price required to sign Clermont Foot striker Mohamed Bayo.
The 23-year-old has previously been linked with a move to the Hammers and it would appear that a late swoop hasn’t been ruled out during the January window.
Eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations last week, negotiating a deal for Bayo has been made easier as the deadline fast approaches.
According to a report from French outlet Le 10 Sport, as cited by journalist Alexis BERNARD on Twitter, the Irons now know the fee required to land the frontman.
Outre Ekitike, West Ham est sur Bayo (Clermont). Première offre à 15 M€. Clermont veut 20 M€. Plus à la portée du club anglais en l'étathttps://t.co/UuqORgEl0L
— Alexis BERNARD (@AlexisBernard10) January 26, 2022
The report claims that having already made a €15million (£13 million) offer for the five-cap ace, the east London club will need to up their bid to €20 million (£17 million) in order to make the deal happen.
This season Bayo has scored nine times and provided two assists in 17 Ligue 1 outings.
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Valued at £9million and under contract in France until 2024 (Transfermarkt), the mooted fee for the Guinean represents good value for money.
Following a sensational 30 goal contribution campaign in 2020/21 as Clermont earned promotion, Bayo would appear to have made a positive step up to the elite level.
Heralded for strong finishing and heading ability, David Moyes would no doubt relish the opportunity to work with the striker as a much-needed backup to Michail Antonio.
