Strategies and ChallengesWest Ham United’s interest in Sunderland’s midfield captain, Dan Neil, highlights their proactive approach in the January transfer

West Ham are in search of a new striker this month and are in talks over moves for RB Leipzig’s Andre Silva and Ajax’s Brian Brobbey. The Hammers have struggled for goals so far this season, scoring 27 in 22 games and injury problems up front are causing manager Graham Potter further headaches.

Potter says it is yet to be decided if Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville will be available on Sunday, stating: "Bowen has had one or two sessions and we still need to assess him. It's still early - we have another day so we'll see. It's important that we don't rush him in. It's the same with Crysencio [Summerville]."

Villa have strengthened their squad in the January transfer window, with 21-year-old full-back Andres Garcia joining from Levante while centre-back Diego Carlos has left for Turkish side Fenerbahce