Swansea want Andre Ayew from West Ham and are ready to pay £18million to seal his return before deadline day
Striker looks close to make a stunning return to the Liberty Stadium to save Welsh side from relegation
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SWANSEA hope to seal a £18million deal for Andre Ayew’s return.
West Ham have rejected a £15m offer for the Ghana striker they paid £20.5m for.
But the Swans will go back with their improved offer before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.
David Moyes wants to make sure he has enough cover in attack before allowing Ayew, 28, to leave.
Andy Carroll is out with a foot injury, while out-of-favour Javier Hernandez is wanted by Turkish side Besiktas.
West Ham have told Fulham they will go to £20m to snare midfielder Tom Cairney — after a £15m bid was rejected.
Meanwhile, Swansea could yet make an approach for Atletico Madrid winger Nico Gaitan.
SunSport exclusively revealed the Welsh outfit are willing to meet his £120,000-a-week wages to make a January switch happen.
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Addition reports add that Johan Djourou could also be on his way to the Liberty Stadium.
The former Arsenal man is playing in Turkey but could be tempted by a return to the Premier League.
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