Lee heads for Southend
Elliot Lee is set to join Southend on loan until January.
The 19-year-old remains ,is way down the Hammers striking pecking order and heads to Roots Hall as he looks to increase his first-team experience.
He has made two first team appearances for West Ham, but is yet to open his account for the club.
He did, however, score his first senior goal during a loan spell at Colchester last season.