Shaun Wright-Phillips has been told he can leave Chelsea.
Chelsea's cost- cutting plans mean they have decided to recoup half of the £21m they paid to Manchester City 18 months ago and save his £3m-a-year salary.
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is still smarting from the collapse of his £17m move for striker Darren Bent and Wright-Phillips would boost his attacking options.
West Ham are one of the only clubs who can match his salary and allow him to stay in London.