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West Ham are reportedly interested in luring Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge to the London Stadium next month.

The Irons, according to The Sun , have made signing a goalkeeper one of their priorities when the window opens up in just a few days' time, with Middlesbrough's Darren Randolph thought to be their chief target.

However, Randolph, a former West Ham player, is expected to command a higher fee than the Hammers originally thought, meaning they could turn to their contingency plan.

Should a deal with Boro fall through, the London outfit hope to sign Philippines international Etheridge.

Etheridge, 29, has been one of the Bluebirds' most consistent players over the last couple of seasons. He was tremendous in the promotion campaign two years back and his performances in the Premier League saw Aston Villa sniffing about over a potential deal last summer.

City, of course, will also be demanding a hefty fee and are unlikely to let Etheridge leave for a pittance, especially given he has another 18 months left to run on his current deal.

The Bluebirds are incredibly well stocked in that department should the No.1 leave, however.

Alex Smithies impressed earlier in the season while Etheridge was out injured and is a more than capable deputy should he be handed the gloves next month.

Similarly, summer signing Joe Day has hardly had a look in and has also been providing Smithies with strong competition for the back-up berth.

Whether West Ham's targets will change when a new manager is installed, however, is as yet unknown.

Manuel Pellegrini was sacked on Saturday following defeat by Leicester City, with former boss David Moyes now clear favourite to be reinstated.