Frank McAvennie has exclusively told Football FanCast that West Ham cannot afford another transfer window without signing a striker.

Following the departure of record signing Sebastien Haller to Ajax in January, the Hammers were left with just the injury-prone Michail Antonio as their only recognised senior striker at the club.

But whilst West Ham's form has improved since Haller left, David Moyes' team are currently paying the full price for not replacing him, with Antonio now set to miss most of the season with a hamstring problem sustained at Wolves.

Jarrod Bowen has stepped into the role admirably as his deputy, scoring twice and assisting another two since Antonio hobbled off at Molineux,  but with the prospect of European football at the London Stadium next season, McAvennie knows the importance of Moyes adding another striker to the Hammers' ranks.

He told Football FanCast:

"They're talking about Tammy Abraham - he's Rice's pal from what I gather. I think he would be [first-choice striker] unless Antonio was there. Sometimes you can play with two, people forget Antonio was a midfield player - he can go all over the place.

"I don't think Antonio can last. Sometimes you're playing two or three games a week now, and if they get into Europe it will be difficult.

"I would love someone to come in and give Antonio a rest. Give him a complete rest. In the summer he needs two months off to get his legs sorted."