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West Ham United want to test Cardiff City's resolve by launching a last-gasp deadline day attempt to sign Sol Bamba, according to reports.

The Daily Star report that David Moyes' men could swoop for Bamba to solve their current injury crisis.

Bamba is an integral part of Neil Warnock's squad and it is thought the Bluebirds wouldn't entertain offers for the Ivorian.

But that might not deter the Hammers from trying, with Moyes keen to land a defender on the final day of the transfer window.

West Ham currently have 11 players unavailable for action, including centre-backs Jose Fonte and Winston Reid.

Arthur Masuaku's six-game ban for spitting, plus the FA Cup exit at the hands of League One Wigan Athletic has only added to their recent woes.