Hammers target Figueroa out for season

Blowing Bubbles understands that Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa will miss the rest of the season after a groin operation.

The Hammers were strongly linked with a move for the pacy defender in February and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce admitted his intention to sign Figueroa, who is out of contract at the end of the season. It is not yet clear how long the Honduras international will be out of action for, but this doesn't sound like good news for any potential move.

By Alex Shilling, News Editor

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