Sunderland face a battle to keep hold of Connor Wickham.

The Mail on Sunday says West Ham are set to battle Newcastle United for Wickham if they don't land Peter Crouch.

With Andy Carroll out for the first months of the season The Hammers need to bolster their strike force.

West Ham have offered Stoke City £1million for 33-year-old Crouch. Stoke want £3million.

If a compromise can't be reached then the Hammers will consider making a move for Wickham.

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