The Nigerian winger was previously on the books of Everton.
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Onyekuru, 21, joined Everton from Eupen last season but was immediately shipped out on loan to Anderlecht in an attempt to gain a British work permit
But there are fears that Onyekuru’s campaign could be over after an injury he picked up against Eupen last week.
The Merseyside outfit bought the 20-year-old forward from Eupen in the summer for a fee thought to be in the region of £7 million, but sent him immediately on loan to Anderlecht due to not having a permit granted.
The 20-year-old revealed last month Arsenal had already made a bid for him and Newcastle United have since also been linked
It was gathered that the Hammers have seen a £7 million bid turned down for the 20-year-old
Reports claim Saints want to swoop in and beat Scottish champions, Celtic, to the signing of exciting teenager Onyekuru
The Scottish champions had a £1 million bid for the Nigerian rejected in January, but have kept tabs on the player with an eye to making another move this summer
According to reports, Bournemouth, Liverpool and Southampton have been scouting the Eupen star, rivalling Celtic for his signature