Lokomotiv Moscow keeping tabs on West Ham star

Sports.ru reports that the Russian side are ready to hold talks with the Hammers over the next week.

Former Chelsea ace Alexey Smertin is set to travel to the UK to hold talks with Ba and his agent.

Reports claim the Hammers would be prepared to sell Ba for around £7million this summer.

Stoke and Newcastle are also reportedly interested in the former Hoffenheim striker.