"West Ham will try to sign England striker

The bosses of West Ham are hoping to sign Brentford and England striker Ivan Toni, Football Insider reports.

Ivan Toney, Getty Images

According to the source, the Hammers have begun an active search for a striker who will be able to close this position for several years. After all, the current West Ham forward Michail Antonio will turn 34 this year, and Danny Ings' future is in doubt. As for Ivan Toni himself, the player is also set to move up. Earlier it was reported that Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in his services.

Last May, Ivan Toni was disqualified for eight months for playing on a betting site.