Colin Kazim-Richards West Ham United bound?

West Ham United are reportedly close to securing the services of Colin Kazim-Richards on a loan basis.

The 25-year-old is believed to be keen on a return to England following a five-year stint in Turkey, France and Greece.

He has been training with the Hammers, with manager Sam Allardyce being impressed with what he has seen, according to the London Evening Standard.

The report has also claimed that he could feature during Saturday's friendly against Southend United.

Kazim-Richards began his career with Bury, before moving on to Brighton & Hove Albion, Sheffield United, Fenerbahce, Toulouse, Galatasaray and Olympiakos.