West Ham are launching a bid for Clermont Foot striker Mohamed Bayo.

The Sun says Irons manager David Moyes wants an extra forward to help West Ham build on their brilliant start.

Bayo, 23, has seven goals in 12 games for Ligue 1 side Clermont this term and Southampton, Brighton and Brentford are all keen.

However, the Hammers are gearing up for a bid in January with fresh funds available after the arrival of Daniel Kretinsky, who has bought a 27 per cent stake in the club.

Clermont turned down a £7million offer from West Ham a year ago and will look for around £15m in the next window.