Striker Abdul Majeed Waris criticised after first appearance since failed West Ham deadline day move

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West Ham were linked to Abdul Majeed Waris late in the transfer window.

According to SkySports, West Ham held talks with Lorient over signing striker Abdul Majeed Waris late in the transfer window.

The Hammers left it too late to thrash out a deal for the striker, and it looks like a missed opportunity for all concerned.

It really is Waris though who should have most reason to lament the failed move.

At Lorient this season he has barely featured at all, playing in just one match as a substitute.

Waris has 26 minutes to his name all season long, which came in the Lorient’s latest match against Le Havre on Monday.

Goal reported that he had been ‘disgruntled’ at failing to earn a transfer away from the Ligue 2 side prior to making his return.

Yet he was criticised in the report for looking ‘out of shape’ and ‘lacking sharpness’.

He is now being reintegrated back into the group, realising the necessity of focusing on his football after being dropped from Ghana’s World Cup squad after his lack of action.

A chance to link up with compatriot Andre Ayew in January at West Ham is likely to be tempting, if he can prove himself over the next few months.

Waris, 26, is a powerful striker who is built for Premier League football, with international experience.

He netted 11 times last season in all competitions as his side were relegated, and would give West Ham another potentially useful alternative up front.