West Ham United intend to make an offer for St Etienne striker Gonzalo Bergessio.
Bergessio, 25, nicknamed 'The Bull' has been attracting interest from several top clubs in Italy - but West Ham look the strong favourites to clinch his signature.
The Hammers have already released Mido, Guillermo Franco and Ilan and are desperately short up front with Carlton Cole their only fit recognised forward.
Boss Avram Grant has money to spend and fancies Bergessio who missed out on a place in Argentina's World Cup squad.