West Ham United are hoping they can soon seal the transfer of Besiktas star Gokhan Tore.

The Sun reports that the Hammers are continuing to close in on the 24-year-old Turkey international, although a permanent transfer may no longer be on the cards.

It is understood that Slaven Bilic had lined up a £10.5million deal for Tore, who the Croatian coached at Besiktas, but a more temporary agreement is now highly likely.

Former Hamburg and Rubin Kazan man Tore made 24 league appearances for Besiktas last season as the Istanbul giants took out the Super Lig title.