Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane has opened the door for a move to West Ham after declaring himself a fan of the Premier League.
The Senegal international has earnt himself a robust reputation in Ligue 1 and was linked with the Hammers last month and has now further encouraged the overtures of the East London side.
"I love the game and the atmosphere in the Premier League," the 26 year old told French sports daily L'Equipe.
"I believe on a physical level I could match the expectation level.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Monday, 13 May 2013
Irons eyeing Spain star Etxebarria
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has his eye on Real Betis' Benat Extebarria and will bid for the Spain international in the summer, according to reports from Spain.
The 26 year old's agent has confirmed that Extebarria will leave his club at the end of the season and there is no shortage of interest in him, with Italian giants AC Milan said to be among the sides interested in the industrious midfielder.
Hammers scouts travelled to Spain this weekend to watch Extebarria give a highly impressive performance in his side's win over Celta Vigo and a move to London and Premier League football would reportedly hold significant appeal for the player, who would be available for a figure in the region of £5m. Betis are keen to profit while they can, rather than lose Extebarria for nothing next summer when his contract runs out.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Hammers scouts travelled to Spain this weekend to watch Extebarria give a highly impressive performance in his side's win over Celta Vigo and a move to London and Premier League football would reportedly hold significant appeal for the player, who would be available for a figure in the region of £5m. Betis are keen to profit while they can, rather than lose Extebarria for nothing next summer when his contract runs out.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Friday, 3 May 2013
Carroll "much more than a target man" and deserves England chance- McDonald
West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald has praised on loan striker Andy Carroll ahead of tomorrow's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at the Boleyn Ground, and has said that the 24 year old will be "licking his lips" at the prospect of facing his former club.
"Andy will be desperate to score against Newcastle and keep up his fine run of form," said McDonald.
"When you're in form, you should be considered for England and Andy is more than just a big lump, and he would give England much more options than just a big ball over the top. He has excellent control, inter-link play and of course is fantastic in the air."
Recent reports have intimated that a good performance on Saturday for Carroll could see a return to the England squad for the big striker, with England coaches including Roy Hodgson's No 2, Ray Lewington, expected to be at the match tomorrow.
"You might think that he's difficult to work with, but he's a very unassuming young man who has done fantastically well considering he is in the spotlight all the time and is working hard and trying to learn."
On Carroll's future at the end of the season, McDonald echoed the feelings of his boss.
"It is a pleasure to work with Andy, I think he is enjoying life in London, which has been reflected in his performances, and if we can get him at the end of the season, that would be great."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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"When you're in form, you should be considered for England and Andy is more than just a big lump, and he would give England much more options than just a big ball over the top. He has excellent control, inter-link play and of course is fantastic in the air."
Recent reports have intimated that a good performance on Saturday for Carroll could see a return to the England squad for the big striker, with England coaches including Roy Hodgson's No 2, Ray Lewington, expected to be at the match tomorrow.
"You might think that he's difficult to work with, but he's a very unassuming young man who has done fantastically well considering he is in the spotlight all the time and is working hard and trying to learn."
On Carroll's future at the end of the season, McDonald echoed the feelings of his boss.
"It is a pleasure to work with Andy, I think he is enjoying life in London, which has been reflected in his performances, and if we can get him at the end of the season, that would be great."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Bah Bony! Striker wants England move- but only to a Champions League club
Wilfried Bony has told BBC Sport that he is still keen on a move to England, but has put a dent in West Ham's hopes of signing him by stating his desire for Champions League football.
Speaking last night, the Vitesse Arnhem hitman said that "for me, the Premier League is the top league in Europe. England would be perfect, I'm very interested in the league and the atmosphere in England."
Bony went on to state his desire for top class European football, saying that "it would be great for me to move to a club in the Champions League- it's the only competition I haven't played in yet."
The 24 year old reiterated his previous statements that there is nothing concrete with any English club club, despite the Hammers having reportedly held talks with the player's representatives in March.
West Ham's Premier League rivals Chelsea, Fulham, Newcastle and Arsenal have all been credited with an interest in the player in recent weeks, and Chelsea now appear to be the new frontrunners in the race to sign the Ivory Coast international.
Bony concluded his comments by saying that "I've heard the rumours about Chelsea being interested, there's nothing concrete in that. We'll see at the end of the season."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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