Under-pressure West Ham boss Grant is desperate to strengthen his strike force and Owen is top of the club’s list of targets.
Grant also likes Everton’s out-of-favour Yakubu and had two bids knocked back in the summer but wants to try again.
Upton Park joint owner David Gold has already promised to make vast improvements to the squad and they are ready to bankroll a spectacular signing if it means getting the club out of trouble. Read more..