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By SIMON JONES Published: 06: 39 AEDT, 24 January 2025 | Updated: 06: 39 AEDT, 24 January 2025 1 View comments West Ham are progressing in talks with RB Leipzig for striker Andre Silva. The Portugal international has been on the club's radar previously but talks are now advancing over a loan until the end of the season. The 29-year old has not been prolific in Leipzig but West Ham are in desperate need of strengthening options following injuries to Niclas Fullkrug, Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen. West Ham have previously tried to sign Jhon Duran from Aston Villa and asked about a loan for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Marseille forward Elye Wahi was another option but he is close to joining Eintracht Frankfurt as a replacement for Omar Marmoush who has joined Manchester City. More talks are scheduled between West Ham and Leipzig over the next 24 hours amid interest from Bundesliga sides for Silva. West Ham are progressing in talks to sign a new striker as they hunt for forward reinforcements They are closing in on a deal to sign Andre Silva, with more talks scheduled over next 24 hours Graham Potter's West Ham would also like to add a midfielder this window and may dip into the Championship to recruit West Ham would also like to add a midfielder and have asked about Sunderland's Dan Neil, who has other Premier League sides following him. Everton though have ruled themselves out of the running. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group