A select round-up of all the latest West Ham United news…
Manchester City’s Wilfried Bony is substituted
First up is news that West Ham have made an enquiry to Manchester City regarding the potential of signing Wilfried Bony on loan for the rest of the season, according to the Daily Mail.
The Hammers striker woes have worsened this morning with reports suggesting that Andy Carroll has been ruled out for up to six-weeks after sustaining a knee injury (Daily Mail).
With record signing Andre Ayew already ruled out until after Christmas, the signing of Bony must now surely be seen as a priority for Slaven Bilic.
Meanwhile, the Hammers have joined the likes of Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal in the race to sign Nottingham Forest teenage wing sensation Oliver Burke, according to the Mirror.
Nottingham Forest’s Oliver Burke celebrates scoring a goal
The 19-year-old has been in impressive form for Forest in the early stages of the season, bagging three goals in four outings.
In other news, it has been reported by Goal that Slaven Bilic is targeting Newcastle full-back Daryl Janmaat to ease his right-back woes.
The Hammers have had to deploy attack-minded Michail Antonio at the right side of their defence of late since the departure of James Tomkins to Crystal Palace.
The Irons have been linked with another player this morning, with Italian media outlet Il Matino claiming that the East London outfit are interested in signing Aston Villa target Amadou Diawara.
Diawara in action for Bologna
The Bologna midfielder has attracted many potential suitors with his fine displays for the Italian side, and the report claims he could be available for around £12.9 million.
And finally, in further transfer news, Italian sports outlet AlfredoPedulla are reporting that West Ham are interested in signing Cesena’s Antonino Ragusa.
The report claims that Sassuolo are also interested in signing the Italian.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is reportedly still keen on improving his squad further
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