Slaven Bilic: ‘West Ham United close to signing Andre Ayew, Arthur Masuaku’

Sport says the Hammers have agreed a fee of about £20m to sign Ghana striker Ayew from Swansea City. Williams missed the win over the Ligue 1 side – which saw Llorente impress on his debut – as he was rested along with fellow Euro 2016 stars with Guidolin stressing he remains a Swansea City player.

The 23-year-old scored 18 La Liga goals in 2015-16 and will add some much needed firepower to the Liberty ranks.

Swansea have also announced the signing of striker Fernando Llorente from Sevilla. Swansea, though, are keen on revamping their squad and after offloading Bafetimbi Gomis to Marseille last month, Ayew who is contracted at Swansea till 2019 has been told he can leave the club.

West Ham have reached a £20m agreement with Swansea to sign Andre Ayew, but must wait for the Welsh club to sign Borja Baston, according to Sky sources.

‘I am happy with my group, we are working hard and well and I have no problems.

“When I said a few days ago that we are expecting to get five players I didn’t mean five new players – but players like Payet, Lanzini and Cresswell who are going to be back”.

Swansea have accepted a £20 million bid for the Ghana worldwide.