Hammers may make new striker loan move

West Ham may turn their attentions to Arsenal striker Eddie Nkethia over the last few hours of the winter transfer window,

The player has been linked with the Irons over the last several months but is now believed to be in discussions with Palace.

As things stand the Hammers have made inquiries for six players with no luck thus far in bringing anyone to the club and may now be preparing for a late bid to hijack the south London club.

The 22 year old  is out of contract  in the summer but reportedly has no intention of staying at the Emirates and initially the Hammers are more likely to be interested in a loan.

The player has made only four appearances for the  Gooners  in the Premier League but scored a hat-trick in the EFL Cup game against Sunderland and one each against Wimbledon and Leeds.

As  result the Irons would not be keen to sign him on a permanent basis before taking a good look at him.