West Ham are likely to make additions to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad in January, as they seek to avoid a relegation battle in the Premier League. One area that could be addressed is striker, where the Londoners have struggled in recent years.

Nuno has Niclas Fullkrug and Callum Wilson as his number nines for the first half of the season, but there is every chance that he sees someone else in January if neither player is able to pick up form in the coming months. And at least one target for when the transfer window re-opens has now been identified.

West Ham considering January move for Joshua Zirkzee

Joshua Zirkzee in action for Manchester United (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

As per Football Insider, Pete O’Rourke has confirmed that West Ham are interested in Zirkzee, and they could make a move for him when the transfer window re-opens in January.

“If there is a green light for Zirkzee to leave Man United in January, I’m sure a lot of clubs will be in for him. Obviously the player himself is frustrated at his lack of opportunities this season and he could push for a move away in January if those minutes don’t improve. There’s...