Big Sam swoops in for Hammers target

Former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has identified  , Josh King, as his number one January target in West Brom’s desperate attempts to haul them out of the relegation zone according to the Daily Mail.

The 28-year-old has barely featured for Bournemouth this season, falling down the pecking order after making it clear he wanted to leave the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth have been open to offers but adamant they would not sell any of their assets on the cheap since their relegation last season and turned down bids for King of £7m from Torino and £13m from West Ham in the summer.

King also reportedly wants £70,000 per week for his last big pay deal with the Hammers unlikely to meet his demands.

However Claret and Hugh understand West Brom are skint too so whether the club can afford Bournemouth’s asking price and £70,000 per week on a three year contract is another matter altogether.