Irons striker target opts for new deal at his club

West Ham’s hopes of snapping up Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle have been scuppered by the 31-year-old deciding to stay in the northeast.

The frontman is out of contract at the Magpies in June and is one of those the Irons had on a wanted list of possible back-up strikers.

But ClaretandHugh understands the former Peterborough United and Crystal Palace star has opted to sign a new deal over the next week or two and is now likely to end his career at the club.

A move for Bournemouth’s Josh King – as reported earlier – looks out of the question given his lack of playing time this season whilst Olivier Giroud”s Chelsea future remains uncertain.

King has played a full 90 minutes on only three occasions from eight appearances and remains without a goal for the Cherries.

Given that he would be looking for something close to £70,000 per week on what would probably a final contract in the game that can now be all but ruled out.

The hunt goes on!