West Ham are looking towards Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere if the protracted transfer of William Carvalho falls through.
According to the Sun, Wilshere would join the Hammers on a season-long loan deal.
Wilshere is a free agent at the end of this season.
West Ham are refusing to meet Sporting Lisbon's £40m valuation of Carvalho, insisting they will not go above £35m for the Portugal international.
Wilshere has been told he can leave Arsenal on deadline day as he continues to recover from injury.
The 25-year old was recently sent off in an U23 match after instigating a mass brawl.
Source: tribalfootball.com