Sharing a mid-week update, a West Ham United source has shared some news to Claret & Hugh amid the Hammers' mooted move for Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata.

The Lowdown: West Ham's 'first choice'?...

According to Milan Live, as translated by Sport Witness, the Hammers and manager David Moyes have apparently made the 30-year-old attacker their top transfer target this summer.

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This comes after West Ham had January bids for the Colombian with Corriere Bergamo claiming that both loan and permanent deal bids were indeed attempted.

As manager David Moyes allegedly re-ignites his interest with a summer move for Zapata mooted, a West Ham source close to C&H has shared an update.

The Latest: West Ham source shares mid-week update...

According to the Hammers insider's information, via the source on Tuesday morning, it is true that West Ham made a move in January but they currently have no plans to rekindle their interest.

”Yes, we did make that move but that’s the only truth in the current report. There are no talks going on at all."

The Verdict: Re-consider?

Reportedly valued at around £30 million, the towering 6 foot 2 striker is approaching the twilight phase of his career at age 30 and that is arguably a lot of money to part with taking that into account.

He isn't without his perks, though, with Zapata having been called a 'fearsome' and a 'beast' by South American football expert Tim Vickery.

The player's goal return, however, also comes as fairly consistent at a high level - having scored nine Serie A goals and three in the Champions League this season.

News of West Ham denying their interest in the player could, there, come as slightly disappointing.

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