Irons look east to solve striker problem
The 32-year-old joined Chinese outfit Shandong Luneng for £12million in July 2016 after scoring 23 goals in 68 games for the Sains before moving on and collecting a reported £13.5 million salary.
Pelle is apparently ready for a return to Europe and a Hammers move would see him link up with his former Southampton team-mate Jose Fonte.
However, it seems an unlikely move given the Hammers would only see it as a short term signing at his age. They would probably be thinking more in terms of a loan anyway to help them overcome their current striker problems.
West Ham have also asked about taking Bologna left-back Adam Masina, 24, on loan for the rest of the season – a move which has become urgent given Arthur Masuaku’s disgraceful spitting incident which looks certain to lad him with a long term suspension.