West Ham are looking to hand Antonio Valencia a route out of Old Trafford.
The Sun claim the Hammers will try and snare the 33-year-old on a free transfer.
He is free to talk to clubs around Europe in January, with sides in Italy and Spain showing interest.
But West Ham hope they can steal a march with the lure of staying in the Premier League.
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