West Ham want to bring in a £20million-rated Liverpool star this summer, according to a report.
The Hammers are especially keen on getting a deal over the line if they are able to secure a loan move for their target.
The player is one of many summer hopefuls for Graham Potter, who has endured a nightmare first season in east London.
When the ex-Chelsea boss took over the reigns from Julen Lopetegui in January, West Ham were 14th, but have slipped a further three places under Potter.
In January, the club had previously targeted Brighton's Evan Ferguson and Ajax forward Brian Brobbey in their hunt for a striker.