Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen is a target for new West Ham boss David Moyes.

Moyes declared that he has “unfinished business" as he returned as West Ham's new manager last night on an 18-month contract – with a £2million bonus if he keeps the club in the Premier League.

The Daily Express says one of the first players the new Hammers boss is set to target in the January transfer window as he starts to rebuild his struggling side is £12m Stoke midfielder Allen.

Moyes agreed terms yesterday to return to the London Stadium after leaving in May 2018 to be replaced by Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked on Saturday night, minutes after his side lost 2-1 to Leicester.