David Martin looks nailed on to step into the first team for the game against Spurs after the international break.

The son of Hammers central defender legend Alvin is now freely tipped among those within the club as an inevitable choice following the calamitous form of Roberto.

The punch into his own net at Burnley on Saturday was the last straw for several of those within the squad and the club – Martin’s timealmost certainly looks is at hand.

And according to The Athletic, West Ham are working behind the scenes to bring in a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window.

Despite Lukasz Fabianski likely to be ready to return in January the club know they cannot risk Roberto should the No 1 suffer further problems.

Should Martin get the call he has a big chance to prove himself and although a move in the market is likely anyway there will be worries over trusting the manager and Mario Husillos’ judgement.

Various targets are believed to be being lined up but given the summer disasters much thought will be given to the next one in!