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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Malik Ouzia

West Ham plot striker deal after Michail Antonio blow but FFP to limit transfer spend

West Ham's hunt for forward ­reinforcements in January will be restricted by Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, with the club determined to avoid following in Everton’s footsteps.

The Hammers’ lack of depth up front has been exposed by knee injuries to Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio during the international break, and while the former’s problem is understood to be minor, it is feared Antonio is set for a significant spell on the ­sidelines.

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