West Ham are ready to make a first offer for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse.
The England midfielder is set to leave Saints after last season's relegation.
Football Insider reports Saints will demand a figure of around 45m for Ward-Prowse.
And West Ham now plan to bid for the midfielder after last week's 105m sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal.
Newcastle are also keen, but the Hammers hope to wrap up a deal quickly this week.