West Ham leading the race for Burnley’s £15m-rated striker Andre Gray

West Ham United have emerged as front runners in the race to sign Andre Gray from Burnley, according to The Sun.

Burnley striker Andre Gray is being pursued by a number of Premier League clubs this summer and West Ham are leading the way.

It is no secret that a goal scoring striker is West Ham’s priority this summer.

Andy Carroll improves the side significantly when he’s fit but his injury problems are a real concern.

Diafra Sakho has also been troubled by injuries and his poor behaviour off-the-field has not helped.

Enner Valencia looks set to leave, Ashley Fletcher is out of favour and Toni Martinez could be sent out on loan.

As a result, West Ham are desperate to bring in at least one striker and preferably one with Premier League experience.

Gray had his first season in the Premier League in 2016/17, scoring nine league goals for Burnley.

Burnley are keen to extend the 26-year-old’s contract but he is refusing new terms.

With just one year left on his deal, Burnley could look to cash in as a number of clubs eye a move.

Everton and Newcastle United are two other clubs in the hunt while Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with an interest.