With West Ham United struggling to find the back of the net this season, manager Sam Allardyce is apparently looking at bringing in Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan in January. (The Daily Mirror)
West Ham’s opponents this weekend Chelsea have also faced problems in front of goal over the past couple of years and are interested in AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli. But the controversial frontman is said to be not interested in a move to the London club at this moment. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid and Chelsea are set to battle it out to secure the signature of Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this January. (Mirror)
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to let go of him of striker Jermain Defoe for £6.5m. Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United are said to be interested in the England international. (Times)
Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis will be unveiled as Crystal Place manager by Friday. (The Sun)