WEST HAM could lose another big name as Sky Sports claim striker Craig Bellamy is in talks with Manchester City.

With defender Anton Ferdinand already looking set to complete his move to Sunderland this week, Alan Curbishley could find himself light up front as well as City are reportedly tracking the 29-year-old.

Mark Hughes coached Bellamy in his time in charge of the Welsh national team and it is understood the fiery Welshman is one of his main targets.

City have suffered the loss of Benjani, Darius Vassell and Valeri Bojinov to injury, while new Brazilian signing Jo has also been unavailable until now due to his bronze medal exploits at the Olympics.

Negotiations are believed to be taking place with West Ham in the hope of agreeing a deal despite continuing concerns over City owner Thaksin Shinawatra’s frozen £800million fortune in Thailand.

Bellamy, who cost West Ham £7million from Liverpool, has made only nine appearances for the Hammers since his arrival last year and has already picked up a hamstring injury in pre-season.

With Icelandic chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson looking to trim the wage bill at Upton Park, a move to Manchester could be on the cards.