But it now looks like the Hammers could finally get their man as Tottenham look likely to pay some of the player's wages to get the deal through.
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Simone Zaza only signed for Juventus in July but is a target for West Ham
West Ham are in desperate need of a new striker as Enner Valencia, Mauro Zarate and Andy Carroll are all out injured, leaving Diafra Sakho and Modibo Maiga as Slaven Bilic's only fit forwards.
The Hammers are also reportedly chasing Juventus striker Simone Zaza according to Italian broadcaster Sport Mediaset.
Zaza only joined the Italian giants earlier this summer from fellow Serie A side Sassuolo, however he could find first-team opportunities at the Old Lady limited with Fernando Llorente still at the club.
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