West Ham are reportedly ready to replace Craig Bellamy with the signing of Senegalese international forward Demba Ba from Bundesliga hopefuls Hoffenheim. It is understood the Hammers have offered around 3 million GBP for the frontman.

However, Hoffeinheim are likely to be reluctant to allow the player to leave after the long term injury loss of star striker Vedad Ibisevic.

However, if the Hammers were to up their offer to a figure estimated to be in the region of 6.75 million, the German giants are believed to be ready to consider selling the French born player.