Taking to Twitter, journalist Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports has shared news out of West Ham United involving Toulouse striker Rhys Healey.

The Lowdown: West Ham eye French raid…

According to reliable reports, manager David Moyes and recruitment chief Rob Newman see the professional French football leagues as a real source of talent as they eye various Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 targets.

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ExWHUemployee says that West Ham have three forwards on their radar from across the channel, with the likes of Hugo Ekitike of Reims, Bamba Dieng of Marseille and Jonathan David of Lille all attracting interest.

Now, sharing news on ‘another name’, Sky journalist Sheth has lifted the lid of yet another from the French second tier.

The Latest: West Ham eye 11th hour Healey move…

According to his sources, West Ham are also eyeing an 11th hour move for the former MK Dons and Cardiff City forward who has been in fine form for new club Toulouse.

He also says that the Irons ‘remain in talks’ for Ekitike and Healey is seen as more of a back up option.

“West Ham remain in talks over the signing of Reims striker Hugo Ekitike,” Sheth stated.

“Another name is Toulouse forward Rhys Healey. One to provide back up in the squad.

“The 27 year-old began his career at Cardiff and had spells with Colchester, Dundee, Newport, Torquay and MK Dons.”

The Verdict: Prolific option?

While he won’t come as a direct alternative to Michail Antonio, Healey could certainly have some merit as a back up for Moyes and has grown quite a stellar reputation in France.

Scoring a career total of 82 in all competitions for a variety of clubs, a large portion of those strikes have come during his time at the Stadium TFC.

Healey’s brilliant form in Ligue 2 has even earned comparisons to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, as Toulouse supporters apparently dub him their version of the Foxes star (Total Football Analysis).

Depending on the price tag, it could be a fairly astute move if West Ham push it over the deadline day line.

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