Free agent West Ham striker target Andre Ayew has jetted in to London for talks with Everton and an unnamed Premier League club.
That is according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday afternoon.
A shock report from 90 Min this week claimed that West Ham and Everton were two of five Premier League clubs interested in signing 33-year-old Ayew.
Deadline day came and went without West Ham or relegation rivals Everton making any further signings.
The Hammers only brought in Danny Ings during the January window while new Everton boss Sean Dyche was left completely empty handed.
Ayew is available on a free transfer after terminating his contract at Qatari side Al Sadd.
The Ghana international joined the Hammers in the summer of 2016 from Swansea City for £20.5 million (BBC). Ironically at the time he was also linked with a move to Everton.
Injuries wreaked havoc with his West Ham career, though, and he was swiftly shipped back to the Swans in January 2018 for around £20 million (BBC).
Incredibly though, Ayew was touted for a shock return to east London ahead of deadline day.
Yesterday we reported that the ex West Ham striker who had been linked with a London Stadium return was on the verge of an 11th hour Everton.
Everton boss Dyche – who had been linked as a potential replacement for David Moyes at West Ham – was said to be in talks to get a deal done for the African forward.
Last night’s deadline passed without Ayew signing for a new club.
But, crucially, as a free agent Everton, West Ham or any other interested party are still able to negotiate a contract with the striker.
And that is exactly what is happening in London today with the Toffees and another Prem side.
Because free agent West Ham striker target Ayew has jetted in to London for talks with Everton and unnamed club.
“Andre Ayew (is) on his way to London now to negotiate with two Premier League clubs — including Everton,” Romano said on Twitter.
“Ayew, available as free agent and open to new step.”
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