WEST HAM are signing Swansea star Andre Ayew for £16million — a year after they could have landed him for free.

The Hammers have made the offer for the Ghanaian, 26, and Swans supremo Huw Jenkins will accept the surprise windfall.

5 Andre Ayew is set for massive £16million move to West Ham Credit: Getty Images

Forward Ayew was linked with West Ham last summer when his deal ran out at Marseille but they refused to pay his wage demands.

Now Slaven Bilic’s side will give Ayew about £75,000 a week to add variety to their attack.

5 Ayew has scored in pre-season friendlies against Bristol Rovers and Swindon Credit: Reuters

5 Ayew scored 12 Premier League goal for Swansea last season Credit: Getty Images

Ayew is open to the move after losing some of his form when new Swans boss Francesco Guidolin changed their style of play.The Welsh club are happy to make a massive profit — with Jenkins keen to reinvest immediately.

5 Hammers boss Slaven Bilic will give Ayew about £75,000 a week Credit: Reuters

5 Swansea will move for Barcelona winger Cristian Tello if Ayew leaves Credit: Getty Images

Guidolin has his eye on Barcelona wide man Cristian Tello, 24, and could now offer cash after having a loan move snubbed.