West Ham close in on Brazilian striker Ilan as Zola eyes Keane loan swoop

West Ham hope to sign Brazilian striker Ilan for a nominal fee from St Etienne today and have enquired about a loan deal for Tottenham's Robbie Keane. The Hammers have also finalised the £2.2million signing of Benni McCarthy from Blackburn.A swoop for either Keane or Ilan would provide welcome relief for Gianfranco Zola's side, who have missed out on forwards Eidur Gudjohnsen and Victor Moses in the last week. The Upton Park club are in desperate need of reinforcements up front and their lack of firepower was once again exposed during the 0-0 draw with Blackburn on Saturday. A most wanted man: Spurs striker Robbie Keane in action Sunderland move for Spurs star Keane will allow Kenwyne to join LiverpoolStoke's James Beattie ponders £3m Sunderland switch as Black Cats give up on Spurs' Robbie Keane and Man City's BenjaniEidur Gudjohnsen snub leaves West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola feeling bitterWEST HAM UNITED FC

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