West Ham are set for a struggle with Fulham in the race to sign Antonio Candreva.
The versatile attacking option has found himself excluded from the first team at Internazionale so far this season, making just four starts in Serie A to this point.
Speculation is rife that I Nerazzurri are hoping to cash in on the 31-year-old in the coming transfer window, with a number of English clubs said to be interested.
Reports have named West Ham as one of those teams intrigued at the prospect of adding the Italian international, even in what might be seen as his waning years.
After new signing Andriy Yarmolenko suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, the Hammers have been on the lookout for a short-term replacement.
Given his age, Candreva could likely provide that cover either on a loan or permanent deal, with a long-term contract unlikely to be offered to the former Lazio man.
Candreva has made 83 appearances for Internazionale, and has also received 54 Italy caps.
