West Ham United had identified Burnley striker Andre Gray as a potential addition this summer.
According to a report in the Northern Echo, West Ham United’s offer for Burnley forward Andre Gray was filled with add-ons.
West Ham were prepared to offer £12 million for the striker, but were keen not to pay the entire fee up-front.
Slaven Bilic has identified Gray as one of his main targets, as he looks to improve the quality of his attacking options.
However, Newcastle United are believed to be winning the race for the striker.
Newcastle are prepared to pay up-front for Gray, which has put them ahead of West Ham in the race for the striker’s signature.
West Ham could now be forced to look elsewhere, with Bilic determined to add another striker to his ranks over the coming months.
The Hammers have been linked with a number of potential targets, but it seems that a deal for Gray is now some way off.
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