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Southampton's Cuco Martina a target for West Ham and Hull - sources

West Ham United and Hull City are interested in Southampton defender Cuco Martina, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.

West Ham and Hull are both in the market for a new right-back during this month's transfer window and Martina, whose contract is due to expire in the summer, has emerged on their radar.

West Ham have struggled at right-back this season, with Michail Antonio and Havard Nordtveit being forced to play there on several occasions, while Sam Byram and Alvaro Arbeloa have struggled to make an impact.

Hull are also short of options at right-back with Ahmed Elmohamady away on international duty with Egypt at the African Nations Cup and Moses Odubajo a long-term injury casualty.