West Ham United are ready to compete with QPR for wantaway Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe.
The Sunday Mirror says Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is keen to grab the 31-year-old England striker, despite having boosted his attacking options by recruiting Enner Valencia, Mauro Zarate and Diafra Sakho this summer.
Defoe is still unpopular with many West Ham fans for the transfer request he made the day after the club were relegated in 2003 but Allardyce is a huge admirer and knows he possesses the precious ability to score Premier League goals.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp failed in a late bid to sign Defoe on August deadline day and remains keen on a January deal.
