Irons striker search goes on despite Zaza talks

West Ham’s hunt for a new striker has not been ended by the decision to seek a revised deal with Simone Zaza which will see the 14 game appearance clause dropped.

The chances of the club keeping the 25 year old on a permanent contract regardless of his second half of the season should that happen are zero.

Talks are proceeding with his parent club Juventus, who want to see Zaza playing some games to keep his value up rather than sit out the rest of season.

Ideally, the Hammers would be happy to release him from his loan deal in January should another club come in thus make a saving on his wages.

However, ClaretandHugh has been told this morning that the search for a top striker and right back will continue regardless of the Zaza situation.

The Hammers have been linked with Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge and Wolves right back Dominic Iorfa.

And we were told that both had been discussed along with several others with an insider commenting: “We know what’s required and are leaving no stone un-turned.”