West Ham bid £28m for Marseille star Michy Batshuayi but Brexit puts deal in doubt

WEST HAM have reportedly bid £28m for Marseille star Michy Batshuayi.

By Marc Williams

WANTED: West Ham are keen on Michy Batshuayi

The Hammers are busy searching for a new striker and are determined to complete a mega-money deal for one this summer.

Belgium's Batshuayi, currently on international duty at Euro 2016, has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time.

Now Sky Sports report that West Ham have firmed up their interest with an offer of around £28m.

However, they add that the potential transfer has been thrown into doubt following Britain's decision to leave the EU.

The British public voted in favour of Brexit today and it has seen a dramatic fall in the value of the pound.

Sky Sports say that the fluctuation of exchange rates following the historic referendum could put several transfers in doubt.

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Meanwhile, Gazzetta World claimed this week that Serie A giants Juventus are also keen on Batshuayi.

Batshuayi scored 21 goals in 45 appearances for Marseille in all competitions last season.

The 22-year-old, who has scored twice in five caps for Belgium, is yet to feature at Euro 2016.