West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Sakho is understood to be out for the remainder of the season after tearing a thigh muscle on Saturday against Stoke City, says the Daily Mail.

It comes as a blow for manager Sam Allardyce who is aiming to finish in eighth position as he fights for a new contract with West Ham.

Allardyce's current deal expires at the end of the season and it is not certain co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan will keep him on, despite already beating last season's total by three points. Sakho in action for West Ham during their 1-1 draw against Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday