Jesse Lingard has impressed West Ham boss David Moyes in training.
A free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of last season, Lingard has been training with West Ham in recent weeks.
And the former Manchester United midfielder has impressed Moyes.
Sky Sports' Dharmesh Sheth is reporting: "West Ham United have held initial talks with Jesse Lingard's camp over a short-term deal.
"Lingard has been training with the first team squad. No rush with Lingard as he's a free agent and can be signed outside the window.
"Deal could be fully discussed next week."
