'Another striker would come in handy for Bilic' - What does January hold for West Ham?

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Sam Long24 December 2015

The early season optimism that West Ham's excellent away form led to in east London is fading fast.

Although the Hammers currently occupy eighth place in the table Slaven Bilic's side are struggling for form and have failed to win any of their last seven matches.

Last weekend's 0-0 draw with Swansea was the club's third consecutive 0-0 draw and, as a significant injury list continues to bite, West Ham's attack has appeared toothless of late.

A lack of creativity can be laid at Dimitri Payet's door as the Frenchman has been out of action since early November with an ankle injury but he is on course to return in the New Year.

The midfielder's fitness could prove to be a huge boost as Bilic attempts to get his side back on track as the door to a Europa League place is still ajar.

The Croatian boss may yet be tempted to add a new striker to his front line while record signing Andy Carroll is set to stay put, despite recent speculation that his stint at Upton Park could be about to end.

Meanwhile, Tottenham's Andros Townsend and Everton's Kevin Mirallas are two names that will not go away when the subject of incoming transfers is raised at the Boleyn Ground.

You can scroll through the gallery above to see what January holds for West Ham:

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