Teddy Sheringham set to join Sam Allardyce as new West Ham attacking coach

Les Ferdinand also linked with vacant position

Former England striker Sheringham approached over Upton Park role

The 48-year-old spent three yeas as a player at West Ham United

Teddy Sheringham has emerged as a shock contender for the role of forwards coach at West Ham.



Sam Allardyce has been told to introduce a more attacking brand of football if he wants to remain as manager, with the recruitment of a more offensive coach part of the deal.



And Sportsmail understands that Sheringham, the 48-year-old former Manchester United and England striker who spent three years at Upton Park towards the end of his career, has been approached about the position.



Hammer time: teddy Sheringham is set to rejoin West Ham, the club he played for between 2004 and 2007, as Sam Allardyce's new attacking coach

East End hero: Sheringham was part of Alan Pardew's team who celebrated promotion to the Premier League in 2005 after winning the Championship play-off final

After 288 goals in 755 league appearances, Sheringham finally retired from playing in 2008 following a spell at Colchester United.



But he has been studying for his coaching badges since then and is now ready to take a job in coaching. Les Ferdinand has also been linked with the job but the role is certainly one Sheringham would entertain taking.



Under orders: West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has been instructed by the club's board to improve the attacking flair of the team that finished last season in 13th place