West Ham have joined the race to sign Norwich striker Gary Hooper to replace the injured Andy Carroll, according to The Scunthorpe Telegraph.

Hooper is leaving Carrow Road after suffering relegation last season and The Hammers are looking for to boost their attack. Queens Park Rangers are also linked with the striker.

Record signing Carroll is expected to be out for four months after damaging ankle ligaments and the Premier League side are reportedly preparing a £5-7 million bid for the former Celtic forward.

The 26-year-old could only manage eight goals in 34 appearances for the Norfolk side since joining them last season from the Scottish champions.

Hooper could join Enner Valencia, Mauro Zarate and Diego Poyet who have already joined the London club.