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West Ham target Manchester United duo after suffering Chelsea setback
WEST HAM are targeting an ambitious loan move for Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial, according to reports.
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The Hammers are in desperate need of firepower upfront following a disappointing start to the campaign.
West Ham sit 13th in the table, four points above the relegation zone, and Slaven Bilic is concerned by his striker options.
Simone Zaza has failed to meet expectations, while Andre Ayew, Diafra Sakho and Andy Carroll have struggled with injuries.
Ashley Fletcher has had to lead the line on occasions but has managed just one goal this term.
Slaven Bilic is keen to bring in another striker in January
And according to The Telegraph, Bilic is now targeting Manchester United's Rashford and Martial.
The Hammers boss hopes to take one of them on loan by offering them regular game time in east London - something they have failed to get at United under Jose Mourinho this term.
Despite both players finding it difficult to adapt on the wing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in fine form up front, Mourinho is unlikely to let them leave.
Marcus Rashford has struggled for game time under Jose Mourinho
Anthony Martial is thought to be on West Ham's radar
Bilic has turned to United’s young prospects after his attempts to take Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi on loan fell through.
Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to keep hold of the Belgian and will not consider letting him leave for the second half of the campaign.
Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge is another striker thought to be on Bilic’s radar as he continues to look for ways to solve his striker crisis.
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