Lacking attacking options, West Ham should be looking at Artem Dzyuba

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West Ham United are arguably a little light up top following the sale of Javier Hernandez.

The Mexican left on transfer deadline day to join Sevilla, with Marko Arnautovic, Lucas Perez and Andy Carroll all departing earlier in the summer.

Manuel Pellegrini again broke the club’s transfer record to sign Sebastien Haller for £45 million (BBC Sport), and the Chilean also brought in untested 22-year-old Albian Ajeti.

At the moment, they are the manager’s only strikers, with Michail Antonio – versatile enough to play up front – facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after hamstring surgery.

Should Haller sustain any injuries, then that will be a huge blow to their hopes of securing European football.

Therefore in January, the Hammers should consider a move for Artem Dzyuba.

The 6ft 5in striker was watched by scouts of Everton and Wolves for Russia against Scotland at the weekend (Rianfan), and maybe Irons officials should start to monitor the 31-year-old themselves.

TBR’s view

The star is out of contract next summer meaning he could be available for a cut-price fee during the winter window.

Dzyuba would be a fine addition for the Hammers. The Zenit Saint Petersburg ace is a real battering ram and is seemingly well suited to the physical Premier League.

He is an absolute handful with a big personality and would offer something different for Pellegrini.

Frenchman Haller is tall and physical but not to the same extent as Dzyuba, who is said to fancy experiencing English football.