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Spanish side Malaga are the favourites to sign Inter Milan midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic, according to reports coming in from Italy this afternoon.
Malaga are keen to sign a central midfielder after the sale of Isco to La Liga rivals Real Madrid and have more of a transfer budget than West Ham, who want to sign players on the cheap after a £16m outlay on England striker Andy Carroll.
Hammers manager Sam Allardyce confirmed over the weekend that he was interested in the Serbian international and was believed to be ready to make a bid in the region of £7m for Kuzmanovic, but now looks set to be trumped by the La Liga outfit.
Italian giants AC Milan are also interested in Kuzmanovic and are rumoured to be ready to swap Italy star Antonio Nocerino in return for the midfielder from their city rivals. An unnamed German side are also said to be keen on the Serbian international, who earnt his move to Inter in January after an impressive spell at Bundesliga side Stuttgart.
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Thursday, 18 July 2013
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Irons in cut price move for Albion's Dorrans
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham are set to renew their long-term interest in West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans, according to the Sun this morning.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is desperate to sign a central midfielder following Gary O'Neil's departure last month and has been linked for moves for Inter Milan's Zdravko Kuzmanovic and free agent Orlando Engelaar, who is currently on trial at the club.
However, Scotland international Dorrans is unwanted by the Hawthorns club and could be available for as little as £3m, which would represent an attractive deal for the Irons who are keen to sign players on the cheap after a £16m outlay on England striker Andy Carroll.
Allardyce is thought also to want to sign a strike partner for Carroll and a back up centre forward, with question marks still hanging over the former Liverpool man's fitness as he battles to recover fro a heel injury.
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West Ham are set to renew their long-term interest in West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans, according to the Sun this morning.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is desperate to sign a central midfielder following Gary O'Neil's departure last month and has been linked for moves for Inter Milan's Zdravko Kuzmanovic and free agent Orlando Engelaar, who is currently on trial at the club.
However, Scotland international Dorrans is unwanted by the Hawthorns club and could be available for as little as £3m, which would represent an attractive deal for the Irons who are keen to sign players on the cheap after a £16m outlay on England striker Andy Carroll.
Allardyce is thought also to want to sign a strike partner for Carroll and a back up centre forward, with question marks still hanging over the former Liverpool man's fitness as he battles to recover fro a heel injury.
Monday, 15 July 2013
Carroll likely to be ready for Cardiff opener: Gold
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham striker Andy Carroll has a good chance of being ready for the start of the Premier League campaign, says Hammers co-chairman David Gold.
Speaking to Sports Direct News, Gold said that he was 'confident' that the England man would have made sufficient progress with his recovery from injury to be in contention to face top flight new boys Cardiff on August 17.
"Andy is looking good and there's time before the first game," the Irons co-chairman said.
"He's getting there and I'm optimistic he will be fit for the start of the campaign. Obviously I can't say 100% but all the reports are very good."
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West Ham striker Andy Carroll has a good chance of being ready for the start of the Premier League campaign, says Hammers co-chairman David Gold.
Speaking to Sports Direct News, Gold said that he was 'confident' that the England man would have made sufficient progress with his recovery from injury to be in contention to face top flight new boys Cardiff on August 17.
"Andy is looking good and there's time before the first game," the Irons co-chairman said.
"He's getting there and I'm optimistic he will be fit for the start of the campaign. Obviously I can't say 100% but all the reports are very good."
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Hammers eye cut price move for spurned Spur Dempsey
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
West Ham are poised to make a move for transfer-listed Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey, Blowing Bubbles understands.
The USA international has fallen out of favour at White Hart Lane and has been put out in the cold by Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is believed to be in the market for a pacy striker to play off the shoulder of Andy Carroll, and former Fulham favourite Dempsey could fit the bill- particularly after the club's prospects of signing Chelsea youngster Romelu Lukaku took a heavy blow after the 20 year was included in the Blues' 25-man squad for their pre season tour of Thailand.
The Hammers are believed to be looking at cut price or loan deals when it comes to concluding their summer transfer business, having spent a substantial chunk of their transfer budget on £16m Carroll.
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West Ham are poised to make a move for transfer-listed Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey, Blowing Bubbles understands.
The USA international has fallen out of favour at White Hart Lane and has been put out in the cold by Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is believed to be in the market for a pacy striker to play off the shoulder of Andy Carroll, and former Fulham favourite Dempsey could fit the bill- particularly after the club's prospects of signing Chelsea youngster Romelu Lukaku took a heavy blow after the 20 year was included in the Blues' 25-man squad for their pre season tour of Thailand.
The Hammers are believed to be looking at cut price or loan deals when it comes to concluding their summer transfer business, having spent a substantial chunk of their transfer budget on £16m Carroll.
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Carroll touch and go for Cardiff opener: McDonald
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
New £16m signing Andy Carroll could be fit for the first Premier League game of the season, says assistant manager Neil McDonald.
The big striker is currently recuperating from a heel injury that forced him out of the England squad for the recent friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil, and was originally expected to miss the first month of the season, but could yet make the season opener, according to No 2 McDonald.
"Andy is well underway in his rehab and is working really hard on the training ground- we just have to be a little bit patient," McDonald told the Sun.
"The injury that he has is quite extensive and it takes time for the body to heal itself. He is doing everything he can to push on and there is still plenty of time for him to get ready for the new season."
Carroll is the club's only injury worry, other than left back George McCartney who continues his recovery from a recurring cruciate injury suffered in December of last year.
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New £16m signing Andy Carroll could be fit for the first Premier League game of the season, says assistant manager Neil McDonald.
The big striker is currently recuperating from a heel injury that forced him out of the England squad for the recent friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil, and was originally expected to miss the first month of the season, but could yet make the season opener, according to No 2 McDonald.
"Andy is well underway in his rehab and is working really hard on the training ground- we just have to be a little bit patient," McDonald told the Sun.
"The injury that he has is quite extensive and it takes time for the body to heal itself. He is doing everything he can to push on and there is still plenty of time for him to get ready for the new season."
Carroll is the club's only injury worry, other than left back George McCartney who continues his recovery from a recurring cruciate injury suffered in December of last year.
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Sunday, 26 May 2013
Hammers 'hopeful' over Carroll
West Ham have high hopes of landing England striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool, according to co-chairman David Sullivan's 13 year old son.
Jack Sullivan tweeted this morning, 'There will not be a decision with andy Carroll for 2 weeks [sic] as he is on holiday but we are still very hopeful to sign him #COYI #WHU #whufc'.
Sky Sports revealed on Wednesday that the two clubs had agreed a fee for the 24 year old, believed to be an original £12m, which could rise to £15m depending on clauses, such as appearances made and goals scored.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, told the Guardian the same day that 'it's one of those situations where it will probably be resolved a lot quicker than that [than the situation over Carroll's future at the start of the season, culminating in the striker's loan move to Upton Park] for both parties.'
The newspaper also claimed that the former Newcastle hitman is having doubts about a permanent move to East London and would be potentially keener on a return to the North East. However, this may not be an option as the Magpies have yet to make a formal bid for the striker, and a player-plus-cash deal that could have seen Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa move to Anfield appears to no longer be on the cards, with Rodgers' interest in the France international having cooled.
Young Sullivan also revealed on Twitter that the Hammers are looking at a back up option, should Carroll turn down a permanent move to the club. In response to a tweet from a fan saying 'please tell me your dad is aware we need another striker, not just Carroll?' Sullivan replied 'yes a back up'.
The Irons have been linked with Vitesse Arnhem's Wilfried Bony, Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku and Blackburn's Jordan Rhodes in recent weeks.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Jack Sullivan tweeted this morning, 'There will not be a decision with andy Carroll for 2 weeks [sic] as he is on holiday but we are still very hopeful to sign him #COYI #WHU #whufc'.
Sky Sports revealed on Wednesday that the two clubs had agreed a fee for the 24 year old, believed to be an original £12m, which could rise to £15m depending on clauses, such as appearances made and goals scored.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, told the Guardian the same day that 'it's one of those situations where it will probably be resolved a lot quicker than that [than the situation over Carroll's future at the start of the season, culminating in the striker's loan move to Upton Park] for both parties.'
The newspaper also claimed that the former Newcastle hitman is having doubts about a permanent move to East London and would be potentially keener on a return to the North East. However, this may not be an option as the Magpies have yet to make a formal bid for the striker, and a player-plus-cash deal that could have seen Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa move to Anfield appears to no longer be on the cards, with Rodgers' interest in the France international having cooled.
Young Sullivan also revealed on Twitter that the Hammers are looking at a back up option, should Carroll turn down a permanent move to the club. In response to a tweet from a fan saying 'please tell me your dad is aware we need another striker, not just Carroll?' Sullivan replied 'yes a back up'.
The Irons have been linked with Vitesse Arnhem's Wilfried Bony, Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku and Blackburn's Jordan Rhodes in recent weeks.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Friday, 24 May 2013
Marseille in for Maiga as striker nears Upton Park exit
Mobido Maiga is set to leave West Ham this summer after the striker's representatives met with French giants Marseille in order to negotiate a summer move for the Mali international, according to reports coming from France today.
The 25 year old has made just four starts for the Hammers this season and was linked with an immediate return to France in January with both Marseille and Bordeaux being credited with an interest in the pacy forward.
Maiga also found himself in hot water with the club after returning home late after the African Cup of Nations in February, and the £4m has failed to tie down a regular place in Sam Allardyce's side.
With an offer in the region of £13m reported to have been made for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, Allardyce knows he has to trim his squad in order to stay on the right side of the Premier League's Financial Fair play regulations coming in next season and Maiga could be the next striker to leave the club, after Carlton Cole was shown the door earlier this week.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The 25 year old has made just four starts for the Hammers this season and was linked with an immediate return to France in January with both Marseille and Bordeaux being credited with an interest in the pacy forward.
Maiga also found himself in hot water with the club after returning home late after the African Cup of Nations in February, and the £4m has failed to tie down a regular place in Sam Allardyce's side.
With an offer in the region of £13m reported to have been made for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, Allardyce knows he has to trim his squad in order to stay on the right side of the Premier League's Financial Fair play regulations coming in next season and Maiga could be the next striker to leave the club, after Carlton Cole was shown the door earlier this week.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Friday, 17 May 2013
Allardyce warns fans of need for transfer market prudence
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has stated, not for the first time, that the club must be careful when delving into the transfer market to strengthen the side this summer in light of the new Premier League financial restrictions.
"The financial restrictions kick in this year and we must be careful where and how we spend our money to try and improve the side, which is something we must do," the Hammers boss told TalkSport this morning.
"It makes life that little more difficult. We'll have to learn to deal with it and hopefully, we can get better despite those restrictions."
Allardyce's chairman, David Gold, issued the same platitudes about the need for financial prudence in his exclusive interview with Blowing Bubbles in our final issue of the season, and told us that 'we can't charge £140 for season tickets and pay Andy Carroll whatever he wants."
The full interview with Gold can be read in the issue, which is completely free and available here.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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"The financial restrictions kick in this year and we must be careful where and how we spend our money to try and improve the side, which is something we must do," the Hammers boss told TalkSport this morning.
"It makes life that little more difficult. We'll have to learn to deal with it and hopefully, we can get better despite those restrictions."
Allardyce's chairman, David Gold, issued the same platitudes about the need for financial prudence in his exclusive interview with Blowing Bubbles in our final issue of the season, and told us that 'we can't charge £140 for season tickets and pay Andy Carroll whatever he wants."
The full interview with Gold can be read in the issue, which is completely free and available here.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Thursday, 16 May 2013
Hodg and glory: Carroll named in England squad for friendlies
West Ham striker Andy Carroll has been named in Roy Hodgson's England squad to face the Republic of Ireland and Brazil in friendlies on 29 May and 2 June respectively.
The on loan Liverpool striker has been in fine form for the Hammers of late, scoring 7 goals in all competitions and was believed to be under the watchful eye of Hodgson's assistant manager Ray Lewington in the club's recent 0-0 draw with Newcastle.
The 23 year old's selection will come as a personal victory for West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, who, after his side's 2-2 draw with Manchester United last month, launched a scathing attack on Three Lions boss Hodgson and accused him of being 'scared' to pick Carroll because of the negative press he believed the selection would attract.
Allardyce has also previously stated that a permanent move to the Boleyn Ground would benefit Carroll in terms of pushing himself into the England reckoning on a regular basis, so has two reasons to be delighted with his star striker's selection for the national side.
The East London side were yesterday reported to be in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of former Newcastle hitman Carroll.
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The on loan Liverpool striker has been in fine form for the Hammers of late, scoring 7 goals in all competitions and was believed to be under the watchful eye of Hodgson's assistant manager Ray Lewington in the club's recent 0-0 draw with Newcastle.
The 23 year old's selection will come as a personal victory for West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, who, after his side's 2-2 draw with Manchester United last month, launched a scathing attack on Three Lions boss Hodgson and accused him of being 'scared' to pick Carroll because of the negative press he believed the selection would attract.
Allardyce has also previously stated that a permanent move to the Boleyn Ground would benefit Carroll in terms of pushing himself into the England reckoning on a regular basis, so has two reasons to be delighted with his star striker's selection for the national side.
The East London side were yesterday reported to be in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of former Newcastle hitman Carroll.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Hammers eye £15m move for Chelsea star Lukaku
Reports this afternoon are linking West Ham with a big money move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, amid speculation about the Belgium international's future at Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku has been in red hot form for West Brom this season, for whom he has spent the season on loan, scoring 14 goals and firing the Baggies to a first-ever top half Premier League finish and is reportedly being watched by the Irons, Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
The news comes after widespread reports this morning that the Hammers are in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of on-loan Reds striker Andy Carroll, and so the future of any deal for Lukaku, and of any deal for Wilfried Bony, Gary Hooper or Jordan Rhodes, all of whom the club have been linked with in recent days, is almost certain to be dependent on the progression of the talks with the Anfield club over Carroll, as the new Premier League financial regulations mean that signing the England striker would take a huge chunk out of the club's transfer budget this summer.
Chelsea striker Lukaku is expected to hold showdown talks with the West London outfit next week as he considers the next step in his career.
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Lukaku has been in red hot form for West Brom this season, for whom he has spent the season on loan, scoring 14 goals and firing the Baggies to a first-ever top half Premier League finish and is reportedly being watched by the Irons, Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
The news comes after widespread reports this morning that the Hammers are in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of on-loan Reds striker Andy Carroll, and so the future of any deal for Lukaku, and of any deal for Wilfried Bony, Gary Hooper or Jordan Rhodes, all of whom the club have been linked with in recent days, is almost certain to be dependent on the progression of the talks with the Anfield club over Carroll, as the new Premier League financial regulations mean that signing the England striker would take a huge chunk out of the club's transfer budget this summer.
Chelsea striker Lukaku is expected to hold showdown talks with the West London outfit next week as he considers the next step in his career.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Carroll 'close' to £12m Hammers move
West Ham are closing in on a permanent deal to sign on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, the Express are reporting this morning.
The big striker's future has been the subject of almost daily speculation for the past couple of months, but now it looks like a deal could be done in the near future, with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said to be keen to offload the England forward and the Merseyside club believed to be open to negotiation on the transfer fee for Carroll, who set Liverpool back £35m when they signed him from Newcastle in January 2011.
West Ham are understood to be the only club currently in negotiations with Carroll, with former club Newcastle thought to be priced out of the market by their ex striker's £90,000 a week wages. According to the Express, the powerful no. 8 is 'desperate' to stay at the Boleyn Ground, having forged a close relationship with manager Sam Allardyce.
Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan stated last week that talks would begin soon with the 24 year old over a permanent switch to Upton Park and negotiations have opened and are believed to be progressing smoothly. Liverpool are understood to be willing to take a significant loss on Carroll, with a £12m bid from West Ham believed to be the offer on the table, although club sources indicated earlier this month that the Hammers are would be prepared to up their bid to £14m.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The big striker's future has been the subject of almost daily speculation for the past couple of months, but now it looks like a deal could be done in the near future, with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said to be keen to offload the England forward and the Merseyside club believed to be open to negotiation on the transfer fee for Carroll, who set Liverpool back £35m when they signed him from Newcastle in January 2011.
West Ham are understood to be the only club currently in negotiations with Carroll, with former club Newcastle thought to be priced out of the market by their ex striker's £90,000 a week wages. According to the Express, the powerful no. 8 is 'desperate' to stay at the Boleyn Ground, having forged a close relationship with manager Sam Allardyce.
Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan stated last week that talks would begin soon with the 24 year old over a permanent switch to Upton Park and negotiations have opened and are believed to be progressing smoothly. Liverpool are understood to be willing to take a significant loss on Carroll, with a £12m bid from West Ham believed to be the offer on the table, although club sources indicated earlier this month that the Hammers are would be prepared to up their bid to £14m.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Golden Bhoy Gary to swap Hoops for Hammers?
Rumour has it this morning that Celtic striker Gary Hooper is primed to make a summer switch to the Boleyn Ground.
The former Scunthorpe star turned out alongside Hammers stars Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll and Matt Jarvis on the Cole XI in a memorial game for Irons academy graduate Mitchell Cole and now the powerful 25 year old is being strongly linked with a move to the Boleyn Ground, after a hugely prolific season in Scotland where the former Hereford loanee amassed 29 goals in all competitions.
West Ham's Premier League rivals Norwich made three unsuccessful bids to sign the well-travelled forward in January, and Tottenham have been linked with Hooper in the past. However, with Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas turning his attention to Athletico Madrid's Falcao, the North London side look likely to drop out of the race to prise Hooper away from Celtic Park.
Should the Hammers want to bring the Celtic hitman to East London, their main competition would likely come from newly-relegated Queens Park Rangers, with R's boss Harry Redknapp ready to splash out £6m on the striker this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
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The former Scunthorpe star turned out alongside Hammers stars Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll and Matt Jarvis on the Cole XI in a memorial game for Irons academy graduate Mitchell Cole and now the powerful 25 year old is being strongly linked with a move to the Boleyn Ground, after a hugely prolific season in Scotland where the former Hereford loanee amassed 29 goals in all competitions.
Should the Hammers want to bring the Celtic hitman to East London, their main competition would likely come from newly-relegated Queens Park Rangers, with R's boss Harry Redknapp ready to splash out £6m on the striker this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
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Monday, 13 May 2013
Wilf on his way out: striker says he has played his last game for Vitesse
Reported West Ham target Wilfried Bony has told Dutch newspaper NU Sport that he has played his last game for Vitesse Arnhem and now he will consider his next move carefully.
"I hope I have played my last game here," the forward said after the game this weekend.
"Where do I go now? I don't know. First, I need to rest and think."
The 24 year old captained his side to a 1-0 defeat in their last game of the season and finished the Eredivisie season with 31 goals to his name- and will be in much demand over the summer, with the Hammers, Chelsea and AC Milan all among his suitors.
It is likely to cost at least £12m to land the Ivory Coast international and Blowing Bubbles understands that Sam Allardyce's top transfer target this summer is on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, but that Bony is still very much in his mind, and the club held talks in London with the striker's representatives in March.
"I hope I have played my last game here," the forward said after the game this weekend.
"Where do I go now? I don't know. First, I need to rest and think."
The 24 year old captained his side to a 1-0 defeat in their last game of the season and finished the Eredivisie season with 31 goals to his name- and will be in much demand over the summer, with the Hammers, Chelsea and AC Milan all among his suitors.
It is likely to cost at least £12m to land the Ivory Coast international and Blowing Bubbles understands that Sam Allardyce's top transfer target this summer is on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, but that Bony is still very much in his mind, and the club held talks in London with the striker's representatives in March.
Friend or Defoe? Allardyce mulls over shock return for Tottenham striker
Rumour has it that West Ham are considering a £7m bid to bring former striker Jermain Defoe back to the Boleyn Ground.
The England striker has scored 11 Premier League goals this season but Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has made clear his desire to bring attacking reinforcements to White Hart Lane this summer, with Brazilian forward Falcao believed to be in his sights, and so first team chances could be limited for the 30 year old Defoe.
Ex Hammer Defoe swapped East London for North London in January 2004 in a move that saw £7m and Bobby Zamora head in the opposite direction and has struggled to establish himself in the first team at Tottenham and left for Portsmouth in January 2009 before returning a few months later.
As such, this is not the first time this story has cropped up; it has been bubbling for some years, seeemingly whenever Defoe's first team chances are limited at Spurs and whenever the Irons are on the lookout for a striker. A return for the Beckton-born centre forward would be seen as an unpredecented move, given the history between Defoe and the Hammers- the striker is roundly booed by West Ham fans, unhappy at what is perceived as a lack of loyalty on the player's part, whenever he plays against their team.
Blowing Bubbles understands that Andy Carroll is the club's number one transfer target this summer and Sam Allardyce would only consider a move for Defoe if signing Carroll was out of the question. One to watch, in the meantime.
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The England striker has scored 11 Premier League goals this season but Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has made clear his desire to bring attacking reinforcements to White Hart Lane this summer, with Brazilian forward Falcao believed to be in his sights, and so first team chances could be limited for the 30 year old Defoe.
Ex Hammer Defoe swapped East London for North London in January 2004 in a move that saw £7m and Bobby Zamora head in the opposite direction and has struggled to establish himself in the first team at Tottenham and left for Portsmouth in January 2009 before returning a few months later.
As such, this is not the first time this story has cropped up; it has been bubbling for some years, seeemingly whenever Defoe's first team chances are limited at Spurs and whenever the Irons are on the lookout for a striker. A return for the Beckton-born centre forward would be seen as an unpredecented move, given the history between Defoe and the Hammers- the striker is roundly booed by West Ham fans, unhappy at what is perceived as a lack of loyalty on the player's part, whenever he plays against their team.
Blowing Bubbles understands that Andy Carroll is the club's number one transfer target this summer and Sam Allardyce would only consider a move for Defoe if signing Carroll was out of the question. One to watch, in the meantime.
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Thursday, 9 May 2013
Hammers to open talks with Carroll over permanent move
West Ham will move to secure on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal this summer, and will soon open talks with the England man and the Merseyside club, according to TalkSport.
The 23 year old is the club's joint-top scorer this season with 7 goals, alongside skipper and friend Kevin Nolan and the Irons have made clear their intentions to nail Carroll down on a long term deal.
Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan said today: "Andy would be my choice for player of the year. He's battled back form injury twice to put in tireless shifts for the team. His game is about so much more than scoring goals and he is so often the focal point of everything we do good going forward."
"We would love to keep him beyond this season and will soon be sitting down with Andy and Liverpool to make some progress on that front."
Liverpool have previously been reported as keen to recoup as much as possible of the £35m they splashed out on Carroll in January 2011, but recent reports have suggested, originally, that West Ham would give the Anfield club a take-it-or-leave-it £10m offer and then that they would be prepared to raise the offer to £14m. Newcastle United, Carroll's hometown club who sold him to Liverpool two and a half years ago, are said to be keen on re-signing him.
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The 23 year old is the club's joint-top scorer this season with 7 goals, alongside skipper and friend Kevin Nolan and the Irons have made clear their intentions to nail Carroll down on a long term deal.
Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan said today: "Andy would be my choice for player of the year. He's battled back form injury twice to put in tireless shifts for the team. His game is about so much more than scoring goals and he is so often the focal point of everything we do good going forward."
"We would love to keep him beyond this season and will soon be sitting down with Andy and Liverpool to make some progress on that front."
Liverpool have previously been reported as keen to recoup as much as possible of the £35m they splashed out on Carroll in January 2011, but recent reports have suggested, originally, that West Ham would give the Anfield club a take-it-or-leave-it £10m offer and then that they would be prepared to raise the offer to £14m. Newcastle United, Carroll's hometown club who sold him to Liverpool two and a half years ago, are said to be keen on re-signing him.
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Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Outgunned: Arsenal eye Irons targets Remy and Bony
West Ham will have to fight off the attentions of London rivals Arsenal if they want to land either QPR forward Loic Remy or Vitesse Arnhem hitman Wilfried Bony this summer, the Daily Star are reporting this morning.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has been credited with an interest in both Remy and Ivory Coast star Bony, who they have reportedly held talks with, but could be set to be gazumped by the North London side.
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan stated yesterday the club's intention to sign 'at least one' proven goalscorer and whilst on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is believed to be the club's top transfer target, Allardyce is known to be considering alternatives should the deal for the England man fall through and is said to be keeping a close eye on both Remy and Bony.
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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has been credited with an interest in both Remy and Ivory Coast star Bony, who they have reportedly held talks with, but could be set to be gazumped by the North London side.
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan stated yesterday the club's intention to sign 'at least one' proven goalscorer and whilst on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is believed to be the club's top transfer target, Allardyce is known to be considering alternatives should the deal for the England man fall through and is said to be keeping a close eye on both Remy and Bony.
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Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Cole XI triumph in benefit match for ex Hammers prodigy
A Mitchell Cole XI featuring six West Ham players beat a Stevenage Borough 7-4 tonight at Broadhall Way in a benefit match for former Irons youth player and Stevenage favourite Mitchell Cole.
More than 2,000 fans turned up to see a high scoring encounter that saw Hammers stars Mark Noble, Matt Jarvis, Kevin Nolan, James Collins and Andy Carroll all find the back of the net before taking their leave at half time, as agreed before the match.
West Ham midfielder Joe Cole, Mitchell's brother-in-law, thanked his teammates for turning out to play and declared that the match was a fitting send-off for a man who the Hammers' number 26 says could have been a fine Premier League player, were it not for his health issues.
"I would like to thank all the fans who turned up, my teammates and everyone at Stevenage Football Club," Cole told whufc.com.
"It is a long season and there were some big names out there tonight. We all had a good night and raised a lot of money for charity, which is the main thing. I didn't manage to score, but I will save that for the weekend!"
The former England star was full of praise for Cole's ability as a player before he sadly passed away aged just 27, and said: "anyone who worked with him will tell you that Mitchell had a great left foot- his ability was unquestioned. He was diagnosed with a heart condition at 15 so affected him from a young age. If he hadn't had it, he would have made a top Premier League player."
"He had a decent career in the lower leagues but he was doing it in second gear because he couldn't push his body as much as he wanted to. He had a good career, he was a good family man and a good fella. We all loved him and it was great to see such a send-off for him."
All proceeds from the match will go to the Cardiomyopathy Association.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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More than 2,000 fans turned up to see a high scoring encounter that saw Hammers stars Mark Noble, Matt Jarvis, Kevin Nolan, James Collins and Andy Carroll all find the back of the net before taking their leave at half time, as agreed before the match.
West Ham midfielder Joe Cole, Mitchell's brother-in-law, thanked his teammates for turning out to play and declared that the match was a fitting send-off for a man who the Hammers' number 26 says could have been a fine Premier League player, were it not for his health issues.
"I would like to thank all the fans who turned up, my teammates and everyone at Stevenage Football Club," Cole told whufc.com.
"It is a long season and there were some big names out there tonight. We all had a good night and raised a lot of money for charity, which is the main thing. I didn't manage to score, but I will save that for the weekend!"
The former England star was full of praise for Cole's ability as a player before he sadly passed away aged just 27, and said: "anyone who worked with him will tell you that Mitchell had a great left foot- his ability was unquestioned. He was diagnosed with a heart condition at 15 so affected him from a young age. If he hadn't had it, he would have made a top Premier League player."
"He had a decent career in the lower leagues but he was doing it in second gear because he couldn't push his body as much as he wanted to. He had a good career, he was a good family man and a good fella. We all loved him and it was great to see such a send-off for him."
All proceeds from the match will go to the Cardiomyopathy Association.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Breaking Brad: Irons keen on Villa keeper Guzan
West Ham are eyeing a summer move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan, according to the Sun this morning.
The USA international has put in some impressive performances in a tough season at Villa Park and Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly ready to test Villa's resolve with an early bid for £5m-rated Guzan.
Allardyce himself has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, but is said to have been in negotiations with the club and according to co-chairman David Gold last month, an announcement will be made as soon as Premier League safety is secured. Survival was last night secured after Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Stoke, and Allardyce is believed to be already planning for next season.
The Sun's story also states that Big Sam has made keeper Guzan 'his top transfer target' for next season- an interesting statement, given the recent speculation surrounding on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
The USA international has put in some impressive performances in a tough season at Villa Park and Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly ready to test Villa's resolve with an early bid for £5m-rated Guzan.
Allardyce himself has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, but is said to have been in negotiations with the club and according to co-chairman David Gold last month, an announcement will be made as soon as Premier League safety is secured. Survival was last night secured after Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Stoke, and Allardyce is believed to be already planning for next season.
The Sun's story also states that Big Sam has made keeper Guzan 'his top transfer target' for next season- an interesting statement, given the recent speculation surrounding on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Monday, 6 May 2013
Carroll set for Anfield exit as Rodgers admits desire to bolster strikeforce
Sky Sports have reported some excellent news in the last hour for West Ham fans desperate for the club to tie on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll down to a permanent deal.
Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has stated this afternoon his intentions to bolster his striking ranks this summer- potentially paving the way for England man Carroll to seal a permanent move to the Boleyn Ground.
Rodgers said today: "We've scored a lot of goals this season but we obviously need to improve inthat aspect and we need to find one or two players who can make the difference in games like this. We've had a lot of draws this season and need to find the solution for next year."
The Anfield chief had previously hinted that former Newcastle star Carroll could yet feature in his plans for next season, and sources close to Carroll himself claimed that the striker was keen to return to Merseyside, but this is a highly positive development for us Irons in the Andy Carroll saga.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has stated this afternoon his intentions to bolster his striking ranks this summer- potentially paving the way for England man Carroll to seal a permanent move to the Boleyn Ground.
Rodgers said today: "We've scored a lot of goals this season but we obviously need to improve inthat aspect and we need to find one or two players who can make the difference in games like this. We've had a lot of draws this season and need to find the solution for next year."
The Anfield chief had previously hinted that former Newcastle star Carroll could yet feature in his plans for next season, and sources close to Carroll himself claimed that the striker was keen to return to Merseyside, but this is a highly positive development for us Irons in the Andy Carroll saga.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Hammers players want permanent Carroll deal: Cole
West Ham midfielder Joe Cole has told TalkSport that he and his Irons teammates want the club to sign on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll for good this summer.
The Academy graduate, who himself signed from the Reds in January on a free transfer, said today that "West Ham definitely want to keep Andy Carroll."
The 31 year old stated today: "I think all the boys want him to stay at West Ham. The way he's been playing the last couple of weeks, you can see why Liverpoll paid £35m for him a couple of seasons ago. I don't know what Liverpool are thinking but he's our top scorer and West Ham would like to keep him. He's got to do what's right for him though."
A club source revealed last month that the Irons will 'go all out' to sign the England international, while Carroll himself has told of his happiness in East London. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce, however, has fears that the Premier League's new financial restrictions will mean that the club will be priced out of the market for the former Newcastle man.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
The Academy graduate, who himself signed from the Reds in January on a free transfer, said today that "West Ham definitely want to keep Andy Carroll."
The 31 year old stated today: "I think all the boys want him to stay at West Ham. The way he's been playing the last couple of weeks, you can see why Liverpoll paid £35m for him a couple of seasons ago. I don't know what Liverpool are thinking but he's our top scorer and West Ham would like to keep him. He's got to do what's right for him though."
A club source revealed last month that the Irons will 'go all out' to sign the England international, while Carroll himself has told of his happiness in East London. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce, however, has fears that the Premier League's new financial restrictions will mean that the club will be priced out of the market for the former Newcastle man.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
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