Andy Carroll having West Ham United medical?

A report this afternoon has claimed that Andy Carroll is undergoing a medical at West Ham United.

Speculation late last month suggested that the Hammers had agreed a fee with Liverpool for the England centre-forward, who spent last season at Upton Park on a loan basis.

A series of talks between the 24-year-old's representative and West Ham are thought to have taken place since then and the two parties are believed to be close to reaching an agreement.

As a result, Carroll has now started a series of medical examinations ahead of the proposed switch, according to Sky Sports News.

Carroll, who cost Liverpool £35m in January 2011, will reportedly set West Ham back £15m.