West Ham record signing Andre Ayew ruled out for four months

West Ham have been dealt a massive blow with club record signing Andre Ayew out for four months. 

The £20.5million forward limped off the Stamford Bridge pitch 35 minutes into his debut against Chelsea with a thigh injury which manager Slaven Bilic hoped would only keep him out for three weeks. 

But scans on Wednesday revealed that Ayew, signed from Swansea 10 days ago, will require surgery that will keep him out until at least Christmas.