The Irons are scouting Millwall defender Mahlon Romeo ahead of a possible £1.5 million January move.
We have reportedly sent scouts to check out the player three times – the latest on Saturday against Fleetwood during the London outfit’s 2-1 victory.
The right-back, 21, began his career with Arsenal before dropping down the divisions to play first-team football.
Now West Ham may be ready to give him a new chance at the top with Sam Byram, Michail Antonio, Havard Nortveidt and Alvara Arbeloa all having been used in the role this term.