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Stewart Downing will not be joining West Ham this summer after the Liverpool winger stated that he had no interest in a move.
He said: "It's not something I am going to consider. I think there have been a couple of rumours going around and maybe that's because I was told last season that I could leave."
"But I have spoken to the manager and he's said that he's happy for me to stay. As far as I see it I'm here to play- if I'm not in the team and not playing then that's a discussion we'll have then but at the minute I have absolutely no reason to leave."
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce earlier today ruled out a move for the England man, telling the Sun that he didn't 'think we could afford' Downing.
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Wednesday, 17 July 2013
We can't afford Downing: Allardyce
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West Ham will not be signing Liverpool winger Stewart Downing because of budget restrictions, according to Irons boss Sam Allardyce.
"I wouldn't have thought we could afford Stewart, unfortunately," the West Ham manager told the Sun.
The Hammers were first linked with the England international last week and West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald admitted an admiration for Downing but said that no approach had been made for the player and described the reports that the club were set to bid for the former Middlesbrough star as 'paper talk.'
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West Ham will not be signing Liverpool winger Stewart Downing because of budget restrictions, according to Irons boss Sam Allardyce.
"I wouldn't have thought we could afford Stewart, unfortunately," the West Ham manager told the Sun.
The Hammers were first linked with the England international last week and West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald admitted an admiration for Downing but said that no approach had been made for the player and described the reports that the club were set to bid for the former Middlesbrough star as 'paper talk.'
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Irons in cut price move for Albion's Dorrans
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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.
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Irons' Lukaku move hangs in balance as Blues chase reinforcements
West Ham's pursuit of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is still very much on- but will depend on the West London side's own success in the transfer market.
The Hammers were told by the Blues in May, when they first inquired about Belgium international Lukaku, that no decision on the player's future would be made until a new permanent manager was installed at the club.
Jose Mourinho has since returned for a second spell in the Stamford Bridge hotseat, but it is understood that he is unwilling to let the 20 year old leave the club, either on loan or on a permanent basis, until a replacement has been signed.
Chelsea are currently chasing two strikers; Edinson Cavani of Napoli, and Christian Benteke of Aston Villa. The latter handed in a transfer request at Villa Park on Monday night, but the Blues face a transfer wrangle with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Spurs for the powerful frontman's signature. As both of these deals seem likely to drag on all summer long, it seems unlikely that any deal for the Hammers to bring Lukaku to E13 will materialise until the end of August.
West Ham are, meanwhile, losing their battle to bring another Chelsea forward in Demba Ba to the club. The former Iron is believed to have rejected both the Hammers and West Brom and now could be set for a lucrative move to Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
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McDonald dismisses 'paper talk' of Hammers move for Downing
West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald has brushed aside reports the club are set to sign England winger Stewart Downing in a cut price move.
The Star, amongst others, reported yesterday that the Irons are in talks with the 28 year old Liverpool midfielder, but McDonald has cooled any transfer talk.
"He's a very good player," the No 2 told ClubCall in the last hour.
"A player of that calibre and West Ham being involved would be great, but it's all just paper talk at the moment."
McDonald did not, however, move to quash other transfer rumours after reports that the club have made an inquiry for Belgium star Nacer Chadli.
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The Star, amongst others, reported yesterday that the Irons are in talks with the 28 year old Liverpool midfielder, but McDonald has cooled any transfer talk.
"He's a very good player," the No 2 told ClubCall in the last hour.
"A player of that calibre and West Ham being involved would be great, but it's all just paper talk at the moment."
McDonald did not, however, move to quash other transfer rumours after reports that the club have made an inquiry for Belgium star Nacer Chadli.
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Downing focused on Anfield future
Reported West Ham target Stewart Downing has stated his commitment to Liverpool after reports yesterday that the England man was in talks with the Irons.
The Middlesbrough star fell down the pecking order at Liverpool last season and was told by boss Brendan Rodgers that he was free to find a new club before forcing his way back into the side and picking up some form towards the end of the campaign.
Rumours swiftly circulated yesterday that the 28 year was set for his third move in four years, with numerous reports suggesting that Downing was in negotiations with West Ham over a cut price move for the man who cost the Merseyside outfit £20m from Aston Villa two summers ago.
Downing has now told the club's website that he welcomes the added competition which will be brought by the recent signings of Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto and 'can't wait to get started.'
He said: "You need at least two or three players in every position to keep people on their toes, especially at a club like this."
"Competition brings the best out of players, and hopefully it will in me. For me personally, I've just got to keep going. We [Downing and his Liverpool teammates] can't wait to get going and get the games underway."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The Middlesbrough star fell down the pecking order at Liverpool last season and was told by boss Brendan Rodgers that he was free to find a new club before forcing his way back into the side and picking up some form towards the end of the campaign.
Rumours swiftly circulated yesterday that the 28 year was set for his third move in four years, with numerous reports suggesting that Downing was in negotiations with West Ham over a cut price move for the man who cost the Merseyside outfit £20m from Aston Villa two summers ago.
Downing has now told the club's website that he welcomes the added competition which will be brought by the recent signings of Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto and 'can't wait to get started.'
He said: "You need at least two or three players in every position to keep people on their toes, especially at a club like this."
"Competition brings the best out of players, and hopefully it will in me. For me personally, I've just got to keep going. We [Downing and his Liverpool teammates] can't wait to get going and get the games underway."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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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.
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Friday, 17 May 2013
Bony chase on: striker to meet with three Premier League sides next week
The speculation surrounding the future of Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony has hotted up today as one of the Ivory Coast's international's agents has today confirmed that his client is currently 'in good demand' and that they will be holding talks with a number of clubs in the coming weeks- starting with an unnamed London club next weekend.
The powerful forward stated last weekend that he believed he had played his last game for Vitesse and left speculation about his future wide open.
West Ham were reported to have held talks with the pacy frontman in March and are still very much on his tail, but will have to fight off stiff competition if they want to land him, Bony's agent has said today.
Francis Cacou today told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: "We have had more than one conversation with Anzhi [Makhachkala, Russian side who tried to sign Bony earlier in the season] and we now know what approximately they want to pay. After wages, bonuses and commission we will talk again."
"I have to say we also spoke with a German side last week and the next weekend we will be at a London side."
Sky Sports are reporting that Bony and his representatives will meet with 'at least three' Premier League sides next week- Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Everton and Fulham as well as the Hammers have all been linked with the 24 year old in the two months.
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The powerful forward stated last weekend that he believed he had played his last game for Vitesse and left speculation about his future wide open.
West Ham were reported to have held talks with the pacy frontman in March and are still very much on his tail, but will have to fight off stiff competition if they want to land him, Bony's agent has said today.
Francis Cacou today told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: "We have had more than one conversation with Anzhi [Makhachkala, Russian side who tried to sign Bony earlier in the season] and we now know what approximately they want to pay. After wages, bonuses and commission we will talk again."
"I have to say we also spoke with a German side last week and the next weekend we will be at a London side."
Sky Sports are reporting that Bony and his representatives will meet with 'at least three' Premier League sides next week- Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Everton and Fulham as well as the Hammers have all been linked with the 24 year old in the two months.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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Fab Ab wants City assurances or will push for move- Irons on red alert
Reported West Ham target Abdisalam Ibrahim wants assurances from Manchester City that he is a part of their future, or he will look for a way out of the club, the Daily Star report today.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a long-term admirer of the man dubbed 'the next Patrick Vieira,' and was accredited with an interest in the 22 year old in March.
Big Sam will, however, have to fight off competition for Ibrahim if he wants to land the Norway U21 international, with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Swansea, Aston Villa, West Brom and Fulham and Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton all reportedly interested in the midfielder.
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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a long-term admirer of the man dubbed 'the next Patrick Vieira,' and was accredited with an interest in the 22 year old in March.
Big Sam will, however, have to fight off competition for Ibrahim if he wants to land the Norway U21 international, with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Swansea, Aston Villa, West Brom and Fulham and Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton all reportedly interested in the midfielder.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, 2 May 2013
We saw him first! Hammers face fight to land City starlet
West Ham will have to battle a whole host of Premier League clubs if they want to sign Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim this summer, according to Sky Sports.
The 21 year old, out of contract in the summer, was linked with the Irons in March, but now Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton and Swansea have all also been credited with an interest in the Norwegian U23 international, who has been earning rave reviews for his performances on loan at Stromsgodset in the Eliteserien.
With only one first team appearance to his name in three years at the Etihad Stadium, Ibrahim may well be tempted to move on this summer and definitely won't be short of suitors.
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With only one first team appearance to his name in three years at the Etihad Stadium, Ibrahim may well be tempted to move on this summer and definitely won't be short of suitors.
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Irons ready to smash transfer record for £14m Carroll
West Ham are prepared to up their bid for on loan striker Andy Carroll to £14m, Sports Direct News are reporting today.
The word on the street had previously been that the Hammers hierarchy would offer Carroll's parent club Liverpool a take-it-or-leave it offer of £10m, but a highly-placed club source has told the newspaper that the club's "ultimate limit" would be "around £14m."
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Play well on Saturday and you're back in the squad! Hammers hitman set for England recall
West Ham striker Andy Carroll will be recalled to the England squad by manager Roy Hodgson- if he can impress on Saturday against a floundering Newcastle side not yet safe from relegation, the Sun and the Daily Mail are both reporting this morning.
Hodgson is under pressure, with the Three Lions sitting two points behind Montenegro in World Cup qualifying Group H, having played the same number of games and have just four games to decide their fate. It has not escaped the attention of the England manager that his side have lacked a physical presence in the final third in recent games and it is understood that he sees Carroll as the solution to his striking problem.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce blasted Hodgson last month for his neglect of the big striker and accused the England manager of being "scared" of the negative press which would come with selecting the 24 year old, so will likely be placated by this news.
Assistant manager Ray Lewington will be at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday to run the rule over the on loan Liverpool striker as he aims to impress against his former Magpies teammates and a good performance will see him included in Hodgson's party for the end-of-season friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce blasted Hodgson last month for his neglect of the big striker and accused the England manager of being "scared" of the negative press which would come with selecting the 24 year old, so will likely be placated by this news.
Assistant manager Ray Lewington will be at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday to run the rule over the on loan Liverpool striker as he aims to impress against his former Magpies teammates and a good performance will see him included in Hodgson's party for the end-of-season friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
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