Samuel Eto'o enters talks with West Ham over shock move to Upton Park



West Ham have opened negotiations to bring Samuel Eto'o to Upton Park

Former Barcelona striker spent last season on loan with Chelsea

Cameroon international has also attracted interest from Arsenal and QPR

Hammers in need of striking reinforcements after injury to Andy Carroll



West Ham have opened talks with Samuel Eto'o over a shock move for the veteran striker.



Sportsmail understands the former Chelsea striker's agent Claudio Vigarelli held face-to-face talks with manager Sam Allardyce in London on Wednesday.



And the Hammers are working on a deal to bring the Cameroon star to Upton Park ahead of next season.

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The Hammers are desperate to sign a new forward following the news that Andy Carroll will miss the next four months with an ankle injury.



And the East London club are ready to offer Eto'o a 12 month deal.



Eto'o is a free agent after his release by Chelsea last summer and is keen to stay in London.



Queens Park Rangers and Arsenal have also been linked with the ex-Barcelona frontman, while he is numerous lucrative offers from the Middle East.



Eto'o is expected to make a decision on his future at some point next week.

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