West Ham are keeping tabs on Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek, talkSPORT understands.
The Hammers are preparing for the possible departure of Marko Arnautovic this month.
Arnautovic is determined leave the club for China, with his agent and brother telling talkSPORT last week the 29-year-old ‘wants to go to a new market and challenge for titles’.
West Ham insist they do not want to sell their star man but are making plans in case he should go.
Piatek is among the players on their radar, with scouts dispatched to watch the Genoa ace in action.
The 23-year-old Poland international has been a big hit for the Serie A club since joining them from Cracovia in a €4million deal last summer.
Piatek has struck 19 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions this season and has caught the eye of numerous clubs, including AC Milan.
West Ham have now joined his list of admirers but would have to pay a big fee to secure his signature, with Genoa set to demand €50m (£44m) to part with their star striker.