Hammers keep big eye on January target

West Ham are maintaining a January interest in Bournemouth’s Harry Arter but face rivals in Crystal Palace.

David Moyes has identified midfield as a key area in his spending plans and Arter is the man he fancies.

The Republic of Ireland is seen as a guy who can provide missing snap and mobilityin the middle of the park and despite the 27 year old signing a new four year contract in June, the Hammers are hopeful they can prise him away.

But Palace manager Roy Hodgson is also keen although whether the player would be ready to want involvement in a relegation scrap with either club mus be questionable.

However, Moyes will be hoping to have improved the Irons form and position to the point where a bid could succeed with a bid although Bournemouth will be tough opponents to deal with.

Moyes. made it clear in his press conference when discussing youngster Domingos Quina that midfield was an area where youngsters had a chance of breaking through demonstrating that this is likely to be where his efforts will be focused.