Nicolas Anelka to make decision about West Ham future before the weekend

talkSPORT understands former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is to make a decision over his West Ham future before the weekend.

The France international has been linked to the Hammers ever since it emerged he was unhappy at Chinese Shanghai Shenhua.

And, with in-demand Modibo Maiga set for a switch to either Newcastle or Marseille, Sam Allardyce believes the 33-year-old can solve his striker shortage.