Saturday’s win against Sunderland was their second in a row, following a victory at Tottenham. Moving them within five points of safety.

“I’m very happy to be here, very happy to help the team as much as I can and show my quality,” Adama told the club’s official website.

“I’ve been watching West Ham for a long time. It’s a big club, a big fanbase. I’ve been watching since I was a kid, when I saw a film about West Ham. I know the fans and how much passion they have.

“My mentality is always to do better. It’s always to improve as a player, to help the team as much as I can and I always say, if I’m the same guy as I was yesterday, it’s a day lost.

“I like challenges. I think, of course, we have to go game by game. And that’s what we’re going to do, try to do our best. I think everything comes from belief. And I believe we’ll get what we’re looking for.”

West Ham boss Nuno Traore thrilled with reunion

Traore played the best football of his career at Wolves and Nuno was delighted to have him on board.

“We are very happy to welcome Adama to the club,” said Nuno. “He’s someone I know well from our time at Wolves, and I’m looking forward to working with him again.

“Adama is someone who knows the Premier League very well, and his qualities – both as a player and as a person – will help us between now and the end of the season.

“He will give us a different option in attacking areas. He is also motivated to fight for us and is ready to bring energy, commitment and determination to our challenge.”

Trauer has played 262 times in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals and adding 25 assists.