Hammers make Chamakh approach

West Ham have made an approach to take Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh to Upton Park, manager Sam Allardyce confirmed on Friday morning.

The Moroccan forward, 28, has struggled to claim a regular place in the Gunners' first team after initially impressing following a free transfer from Bordeaux in 2010.

"We have made an enquiry and that is all we have done at the moment," said Allardyce. "From my point of view, the situation I have with Andy Carroll being injured and Modibo Maiga going to the African Nations Cup, means as a striker we have Carlton Cole and that is it until Andy gets fit."

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