BENNI McCarthy has allegedly been told by West Ham that he does not have a future with the club.

According to the Daily Mail, the 33-year-old striker has been told he can leave, with a switch to the MLS in America a possible destination.

McCarthy's business manager Rob Moore is quoted as saying: “Benni is looking at several possibilities. He wouldn't rule out a move to the MLS.”

McCarthy has battled weight problems since joining West Ham for £2.5m from Blackburn Rovers last January and has failed to break into the first team this season.