Rashford becomes unlikely West Ham target

West Ham have expressed interest Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford but any deal remains unlikely.

The 26-year-old forward's wages, which are believed to be in excess of £300,000-a-week, and the number of clubs interested make any move difficult deal for West Ham to complete.

The competition includes Borussia Dortmund, who are also reluctant to pay Rashford's wages, while AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli have also been linked with a move.

United are open to allowing Rashford to leave the club in the January transfer window.

It follows his non-selection in the last five matches under new manager Ruben Amorim, albeit with illness cited as the reason for him missing the 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

West Ham, meanwhile, are keen to improve their squad after announcing Graham Potter as their new manager to replace Julen Lopetegui.

Attacking targets are being looked at, including Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, after striker Michail Antonio was hospitalised after a car crash in early December.