West Ham are looking to sign Robbie Keane from Tottenham as manager Avram Grant targets three new players to save the club's season. Keane has been told he can leave White Hart Lane in the January transfer window but Spurs want to sell the striker, who went out on loan to Celtic this time last year.
The Hammers are currently in talks with Tottenham about the player but, given the financial constraints at Upton Park, a loan deal may be more preferable to Grant. The Hammers are also targeting a left-back and Grant was disappointed to miss out out on signing midfielder Steve Sidwell, who is now bound for Fulham.
West Ham are struggling with injuries. Ten of their 25 registered players were injured ahead of the Boxing Day win at Fulham. Grant's men returned to the foot of the Barclays Premier League table with Wednesday's 5-0 defeat at Newcastle and he needs fresh blood as a matter of urgency.
"We need a stronger squad. We have a lot of long-term injuries and we will do everything to make the squad stronger because we need it, otherwise it will not be easy to continue like this," Grant said.
West Ham are struggling with injuries. Ten of their 25 registered players were injured ahead of the Boxing Day win at Fulham. Grant's men returned to the foot of the Barclays Premier League table with Wednesday's 5-0 defeat at Newcastle and he needs fresh blood as a matter of urgency.
"We need a stronger squad. We have a lot of long-term injuries and we will do everything to make the squad stronger because we need it, otherwise it will not be easy to continue like this," Grant said.
With the semi-final looming in midweek, Grant is likely to send out a much-changed team to face Barnsley. Youngsters Jordan Spence and Zavon Hines could both start.
"Tomorrow you will see two young players who are the future of the club," Grant said.
"Tomorrow you will see two young players who are the future of the club," Grant said.
