Providing an update on West Ham United and their transfer plans for January, reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has now shared news involving Liverpool striker Divock Origi.

The Lowdown: West Ham looking to January...

As recently confirmed by manager David Moyes, speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of tonight's Europa League clash with Dinamo Zagreb, his Hammers side could be active in the winter window (Sky Sports).

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The Scotsman says that, as well as scouring for a new centre-half as emergency cover to the injured Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma, his side have been searching for a striker (Sky Sports).

There have been no shortage of links to new forwards already, including the likes of Andrea Belotti and Adam Hlozek most recently, with Ex now sharing what he knows on the West Ham Way Website.

The Latest: Insider makes Origi claim...

As per his information, West Ham could now 'make a move' to sign Origi in the upcoming transfer window - explaining it would 'not be a surprise at all' if the Irons swoop for his signature.

The 26-year-old, struggling for consistent game time at Liverpool, has also apparently been 'very close' to joining previously as Ex claims he may well be one to keep an eye on.

The Verdict: Good option?

Despite his lack of chances under Klopp, Origi has actually managed to turn it on this season when given the chance.

The Belgium international even scored a brilliant individual goal against West Ham at the London Stadium with Liverpool's boss holding no shortage of praise for some of his exploits this season.

Klopp lauded the striker as a 'really quick' player and 'monster' in the air recently (The Mirror), and with Origi's contract expiring in 2022, the Reds may feasibly be forced to sell for a cheaper rate in January.

Racking up a career tally of 63 senior goals, the 31-cap ace could actually come as an ideal back up striking option for Moyes and someone who can finally end West Ham's year-long search for a Michail Antonio-alternative.

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