West Ham are interested in Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
The Hammers are in need of reinforcements up front but the move is not favoured by Forest as they would need a replacement.
Marseille forward Elye Wahi is another under consideration for the Hammers.
Graham Potter's side have been hit by injuries to key forward players, including Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen and Niclas Fullkrug.
Antonio is set for a long spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg in a car crash in December, while Bowen has been ruled out with a broken foot.