West Ham's hopes of signing a new striker have suffered a setback, talkSPORT understands.

The Premier League strugglers had identified an attacking target ahead of the January transfer window.

However, Nuno Espirito Santo looks set to miss out on the signing of Canada international Promise David.

The Union Saint-Gilloise forward has caught the eye of the Hammers in their search to replace Niclas Fullkrug.

David has scored 34 goals in 65 appearances since signing for the Belgian side last summer.

He previously enjoyed spells in Croatia, the USA and Malta before arriving from Estonian outfit Kalju. Ex-West Ham boss Slaven Bilic reveals how close he was to sensational return after Graham Potter sacking

The 24-year-old signed a new four-year deal with Union in the summer after helpi

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