Hammers boss Slaven Bilic today revealed Payet is refusing to play and hopes to secure an exit.
The France international is understood to be keen on a return to Marseille
But West Ham chiefs have rejected a £19.1m bid from Payet’s former club.
According to The Sun, Premier League leaders Chelsea are planning a ‘bold attempt’ for Payet.
It’s claimed Antonio Conte has added the 29-year-old to his January wishlist.
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Dimitri Payet wants out of West Ham
Cone has £60m from the sale of Oscar to Shanghai SIPG burning a hole in his pocket.
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West Ham are interested in Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi
Hammers chiefs are on a desperate hunt for a striker and Bilic fancies the Belgian.
Batshuayi has barely featured for Chelsea since his £33m arrival from Marseille in the summer and could be on the move if Conte lands Swansea striker Fernando Llorente.
