WEST HAM will try to complete a deal for Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.
The Hammers have seen a £16million bid rejected by Danish club FC Nordsjaelland who want £18m plus bonuses and a sell-on-clause.
West Ham boss David Moyes is prioritising the signing of a wide player after securing midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City.
That means the Hammers will not make a move for Callum Wilson, who is thought to be available because Newcastle are feeling the pressure of Financial Fair Play rules.
Osman can play anywhere across the front line but has been used most often as a left winger at Nordsjaelland.
Osman moved to Denmark only a year ago from the Right To Dream Academy in Ghana, the same centre that helped to develop current Hammers star Mohammed Kudus.
Like Osman, Kudus went from Ghana to Nordsjaelland.
He then moved to Ajax, from where West Ham signed him last summer.
The Hammers want to secure Kudus’ compatriot now after interest from Premier League rivals Brentford and Brighton.
West Ham confirmed the addition of Phillips from Man City on Friday.
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There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but the two clubs are expected to discuss a potential permanent transfer this summer.
Discussing his move, the midfielder said: “I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.
“There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.
“There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.”
