West Ham United boss Avram Grant wants a deal for Genoa fullback Anthony vanden Borre.
The Daily Mail says Grant has explored the possibility of signing Genoa's Vanden Borre, who he had at Portsmouth last season, on loan.
But a permanent deal would allow West Ham the option of bringing in a striker on loan, with Felipe Caicedo from Manchester City still a possibility.
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