Moussa Marega, 27, scored 23 goals last season for Portuguese champs Porto

Porto want West Ham's Cheikhou Kouyate which would help reduce the fee

Corinthians' Angel Romero has also been discussed as a Hammers target

West Ham United have held talks about a deal for Porto's £22million rated striker Moussa Marega.

Marega, who scored 23 goals last season, is working with agent Mark McKay of Excel Foot who helped West Ham sign Dimitri Payet from Marseille.

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The 27-year-old helped fire Porto to the Liga NOS title, however the chance of Premier League football may tempt him to east London.

West Ham United have held talks about a deal for Porto's £22m-rated striker Moussa Marega

Marega, 27, scored 23 goals last season as he helped fire Porto to the Liga NOS title

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The Portuguese club want West Ham's Cheikhou Kouyate which would help reduce the fee.

West Ham are seeking another attacking option with Javier Hernandez inconsistent, Andy Carroll often injured and Jordan Hugill yet to convince at the top level.

They had been looking at loans or free transfers to bolster their squad, while Corinthians' Angel Romero has also been discussed.

Corinthians' Angel Romero has also been discussed as a Hammers transfer target

The 26-year-old winger, who has 13 caps for Paraguay, is on the radar of West Ham ahead of the transfer window closing on August 9.

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With the Brazilian season running over the summer, Romero has started the campaign well with four goals and five assists in 15 games.

The Hammers also have an offer from Sampdoria for Pedro Obiang while Borussia Monchengladbach want to sign Reece Oxford on a permanent basis.

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Oxford spent last season on loan with the Bundesliga club, although he made just seven league appearances, five of them starts.