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CHELSEA duo Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka are wanted by West Ham, according to reports. The Irons are just seven points above the relegation zone after a poor first-half of the season and want to bolster their midfield options this month. 4 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is wanted by West Ham Credit: Getty 4 The Hammers are also keen on Carney Chukwuemeka Credit: Getty After a summer spend of £120million, the club are looking at potential loan deals unless they are able to raise funds through sales.
The Telegraph report Dewsbury-Hall and Chukwuemeka are on their radar due to limited playing time at Chelsea this season. Dewsbury-Hall , 26, was signed by the Blues from Leicester for £30million just six months ago. But he has managed just 55 minutes of action in the Premier League, with most of his appearances coming in the Conference League.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IN ACRES OF SPACE! Erling Haaland 'puts down roots' & buys stunning 6-bed country mansion West Ham were interested in Chukwuemeka, 21, in the summer and are set to revisit a deal in January. He is not part of Enzo Maresca 's plans, having started just one game in all competitions this season. Following injuries to Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen, West Ham are also keen to add to sign a striker.
Brighton's Evan Ferguson, 20, is supposedly the leading candidate. Most read in Football baby news Steven Gerrard to be a grandad at 44 as daughter Lilly reveals she's pregnant SINK OR SIM St Johnstone fans demand answers from Simo Valakari as relegation fight worsens STICK 'EM UP Hibs hero Martin Boyle targeted at home by Rangers fan in sticker stunt 'LACK OF RESPECT' Rodgers BLASTS Celtic fans' Tierney chants in furious post-match outburst FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS 4 The Seagulls are open to loaning him to another Prem club to help him regain his form. Wolves star Hwang Hee-chan, 28, is another target, but he has impressed under new manager Vitor Pereira with two goals in two games.
Moment Luke Littler copies Chelsea legend's celebration during World Darts Championship clash with Nathan Aspinall West Ham also like the look of Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath, 26, who has scored ten goals in the Championship this term. Despite mounting pressure, reports suggest the Hammers are focusing on improving Julen Lopetegui's squad rather than changing manager this month. But more defeats could spell the end and Graham Potter is thought to be waiting in the wings to take the job.
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