West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has dismissed suggestions that his club is keen to sign Daniel Sturridge.
A recent report claimed that the Hammers had set aside £18m to recruit the injury-hit centre-forward from Liverpool.
However, when asked about the speculation by reporters, Bilic described it as "only paper talk".
"That is only a rumour and there is nothing behind it," said the Croatian.
"I am not talking about who we want. Daniel Sturridge is a big player and a big name, but that is only paper talk."
Sturridge has made just five appearances for the Merseysiders this season.
