Marco Silva deals West Ham transfer blow as Fulham boss confirms Rodrigo Muniz latest - Cottagers boss confident Brazilian forward will remain at Craven Cottage

West Ham are stepping up their pursuit of a new striker as we get closer to the February 3rd transfer deadline. TBR Football understand West Ham are set to part ways with Tim Steidten – Technical Director at the London Stadium – after Graham Potter opted to bring Kyle Macaulay in as Head of Recruitment.

West Ham United are reportedly in negotiations with OH Leuven over a potential deal for 19-year-old midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi, as per The Standard. Leuven have valued the Dutch youth international at £12.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game at West Ham (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Graham Potter admits West Ham face a "complicated" transfer window after Fulham boss Marco Silva shut down talk of Rodrigo Muniz moving to the London Stadium.

West Ham United have been given positive indications that there is an opportunity to sign RB Leipzig frontman Andre Silva

Fulham boss Marco Silva believes "the better team lost," after his side were beaten 3-2 by West Ham United in the Premier League.

Fulham manager Marco Silva made some bold comments about his side deserving to beat West Ham in their Premier League tie.

West Ham have a good track record at bringing in players from the Championship, including Antonio, Bowen, Aaron Cresswell and Crysencio Summerville. But stalling on targets has seen the club miss out on signing James Maddison, now of Tottenham Hotspur, in 2018 and Eberechi Eze, now of Crystal Palace, in 2020.

Fulham keeper Bernd Leno had a nightmare as his side were beaten 3-2 by West Ham, with his manager believed to be enraged.

Fulham manager Marco Silva has spoken on the club's transfer plans this January ahead of their clash with West Ham United.

West Ham are in negotiations with OH Leuven after making the Belgian club aware of their desire to sign midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi. Standard Sport understands Leuven value the 19-year-old at around £12.