Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is a transfer target for West Ham as they seek an alternative to Alex Song, sources have told ESPN FC.

Lucas' future at Anfield has been placed in doubt after he was omitted from the match-day squad for Liverpool's 1-0 Premier League win at Stoke City at the weekend.

The midfielder was a surprise omission from the squad that made the trip to the Britannia Stadium, with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers open to offers for the player before the close of the transfer window.