West Ham have bid over £34million for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca - but their offer falls short of the Serie A club's £42.6million valuation of the 23-year-old.
According to Sky Sports, positive discussions are still ongoing between the two clubs as the Hammers step up their search for a new striker this summer.
Scamacca scored 16 goals in 36 appearances for Sassuolo last season, helping the club to an 11th-place finish in Serie A.
West Ham are in talks with Sassuolo to sign 23-year-old Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca
David Moyes is keen on bolstering the Hammers attacking options ahead of the new season
The 6ft 5in forward was regarded as one of the brightest young talents in Europe when was just 15, but following a number of unsuccessful loan spells he has finally been able to fulfil his potential at Sassuolo.