Hammers confirm striker interest

West Ham are hoping to bring Wifried Bony to the club and have already inquired about his availability.

But it would only be on a loan deal until January as the player is moving on from Manchester City to China in the new year.

Report emerged this morning  the Hammers were interested in the player  and with Andre Ayew injured for four months he is seen as an ideal replacement given his situation with a China move on the horizon.

A club souce told ClaretandHugh: “The reports are correct. We are interested but I can tell you that we now have an inquiry in with Manchester City.

“Bony is off to China in January but it may just appeal to him to come and score some goals for West Ham United before he goes.

“It’s not clear at this stage whether City are ready to loan him – we are waiting for an answer from them.”