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West Ham United are lining up a £25 million bid for Swansea City centre-back Alifie Mawson, according to reports.

The Daily Mail clams that Swansea have already batted away an £18 million bid, telling the Hammers that they would only consider an offer worth £25 million.

The Hammers are reportedly willing to meet that valuation, with David Moyes seemingly keen on striking a deal to bring the 23-year-old to east London.

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An improved offer of £20 million plus a further £5 million in add-ons has been mentioned, although it remains to be seen if such a bid would be enough to prise away the England hopeful.

Mawson has been a rare bright spot during an otherwise dismal season for Swansea City, who are currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, and are still looking for new permanent manager following the recent sacking of previous boss Paul Clement.

Club legend Leon Britton has overseen the last two games on a caretaker basis, although speculation is rife over who will take the hot-seat on a full-time basis.

Several names have already been linked with the job, the latest being Carlos Carvalhal, who was sacked at Sheffield Wednesday on Christmas Eve.

Whoever comes in, the sale of Mawson would surely be used to build a transfer kitty for what is set to be a crucial January transfer window.