West Ham United are planning a sensational return of central defender James Collins.

The veteran was axed by the club over email in the summer.

But now the 35-year-old is training with Manuel Pellegrini's squad, who lost their first two games of the season.

And The Sun is reporting that the Hammers' owners are considering offering him a one-year-deal for the rest of the season.

Collins was dismayed at how he was let go last season, finding out through an email after having been at the club for many seasons over two spells.