The Chelsea hitman snubbed the Hammers to move to Stamford Bridge last summer.

But he’s endured a tough time there, failing to nail down a place in Antonio Conte’s team.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has a decision to make over Michy Batshuayi's Stamford Bridge future

West Ham wanted to take Batshuayi on loan from their London rivals in January.

And the Sunday Express say they have already made an attempt to secure his services for next season.

West Ham struggled to get any early transfer business done 12 months ago.

Belgium international Michy Batshuayi is yet to make a Premier League start for Chelsea

And it seems Slaven Bilic is desperate to ensure his squad are capable of challenging for European football once again.

The Sunday Express do not indicate whether Chelsea have responded to West Ham’s fresh loan plea yet.