West Ham United have been told they can sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen for £5 million.

The Daily Star says Gudjohnsen is keen on a move back to the Premier League and the striker is happy to hook up with his former Chelsea team-mate and current Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola.

There has already been contact between Zola and Barca's sporting director Txiki Begiristain.

The £5m asking price is within West Ham's reach and the deal should be completed over the weekend.