Chelsea have West Ham attacker Marko Arnautovic under consideration for this month's transfer market.

ESPN says Blues boss Antonio Conte sees the Austria international as a potential solution to his striker woes.

Chelsea have been linked with a number of target men this month, including the Hammers' Andy Carroll, Stoke's Peter Crouch, Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke and Tottenham's Fernando Llorente.

There is even said to be interest in Burnley's Ashley Barnes, while talks are believed to be at an impasse with Roma for ex-Manchester City star Edin Dzeko.

But Arnautovic has shown he is more than capable of leading the line after bursting into life under David Moyes.

The 28-year-old has only been with West Ham for six months after securing a £25million move from Stoke.