West Ham's England striker Andy Carroll, 30, has emerged as a shock contender to fill Tottenham's injury problems in attack.

Andy Carroll had been the subject of speculation regarding a return to his former club Newcastle in a swap deal with midfielder Jonjo Shelvey

Chelsea have approached West Ham about signing 29-year-old English striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal

Chelsea are still keen to sign a striker in January - with the loan signing of West Ham's 29-year-old English striker Andy Carroll a possible option.

Chelsea have stepped up their bid to sign Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley, 24, and have also enquired about England and West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 28.