West Ham United: May 2008 Archives

West Ham striker Dean Ashton will not know until the last minute whether he will make his England debut this weekend.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has been warned by Reading that Nicky Shorey will not be allowed to leave the Royals on the cheap.

West Ham look likely to be pipped to the signing of Manchester City captain Richard Dunne by London rivals Spurs.

West Ham striker Craig Bellamy made his long-awaited return to a football pitch last night when he played 28 minutes for Wales.

West Ham are confident that star striker Dean Ashton will commit his future to the club following 'positive talks' at Upton Park.

Hammers striker Craig Bellamy looks set to return to action for Wales tonight and is looking ahead to the new season with West Ham.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is in a race with Premiership rivals to land the services of USA international midfielder Michael Bradley

England Under-19s moved closer to the European Championships after West Ham's Freddie Sears scored twice in the 2-0 win over Poland.

Jonathan Spector has confirmed that he wants to stay at West Ham this summer, despite struggling for a first-team place at Upton Park.

West Ham are reportedly set to join the race for the signature of Heerenveen's American international midfielder Michael Bradley.

Striker Henri Camara will ignore interest from Marseille to stay in England - despite a "frustrating" season on loan at West Ham.

Hammers target Davide Lanzafame added to his growing reputation with a goal for Italy Under-21s in Toulon last night.

West Ham are now clear favourites to sign England international left-back Nicky Shorey but as yet there have been no bids.

Juventus striker David Lanzafame has given the Hammers' hopes of signing him a boost by declaring he is ready to move away from Italy.

West Ham's Swedish international midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is to be fitted with a chest guard so he can play in Euro 2008.

Reading have admitted they are likely to lose defender Nicky Shorey over the summer with West Ham the favourites to sign him.

Left-back George McCartney says the club would have been challenging for a Uefa Cup spot had it not been for injuries.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has apparently joined the race to sign Manchester United's Louis Saha, who is set to leave Old Trafford.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is said to be weighing up a renewed offer for Everton's England striker Andy Johnson.

West Ham midfielder Luis Boa Morte looks likely to be on his way during the summer after admitting he is unhappy.

West Ham have confirmed a pre-season friendly clash against Championship outfit Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Monday, August 4.

Tottenham are waiting in the wings should contract talks between West Ham and Dean Ashton break down over the summer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to persuade Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte to make the switch this summer.

West Ham will reportedly now face competition from Sunderland if they decide to make a bid for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton insists the door is open for Richard Wright to make an emotional return to the club from West Ham.

West Ham have reportedly joined Newcastle in the race to sign Man City captain Richard Dunne this summer.

Alan Curbishley is convinced West Ham can realise their dream and break back into Europe - once they get their injured stars back.

West Ham have sounded Palermo out about their £4million-rated midfielder Mark Bresciano, according to reports.

West Ham keeper Robert Green says he didn't expect to secure an England call-up but he would be happy to play for Fabio Capello's team.

Goalkeeper Robert Green has warned West Ham they cannot afford to lose striker Dean Ashton ahead of his crunch meeting this week.

West Ham have confirmed they will meet with star striker Dean Ashton on Friday to discuss a new long-term contract.

Juventus' highly-rated Italian prospect Davide Lanzafame is reportedly set to join West Ham on a season-long loan deal next term.

Luis Boa Morte is set to hold crunch future talks with West Ham after admitting the club's boo boys have hampered his performances.

Striker Dean Ashton is looking to hold immediate talks with West Ham boss Alan Curbishley about his future at the club.

Dutch coach Aad de Mos says he would love the chance to manage West Ham one day where he has plenty of contacts.

Nobby Solano looks set to leave West Ham this summer as Alan Curbishley prepares to sit down with the Hammers board.

West Ham are locked in negotiations with Gil Vicente over a possible deal for Brazilian defender Diego Gaucho.

Freddie Ljungebrg's agent has blasted reports suggesting the midfielder is set to leave West Ham at the end of the season.

Keeper Robert Green believes the campaign has been a step in the right direction despite a frustrating season with injuries.

Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg's West Ham career appears to be all but over after he was offered £3million to quit the club.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane will look to tempt West Ham striker Carlton Cole to Sunderland in the summer, but faces a battle with Celtic.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is being linked with a £3.5million summer swoop for Wolves winger Michael Kightly.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton picked up a groin injury at Old Trafford and is now in a race to be fit to face Aston Villa.

West Ham have entered the race to land young Uruguayan hotshot Bruno Fornaroli from Club Nacional Montevideo.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is hoping that winger Julien Faubert has shaken off his hamstring injury in time to face Man Utd.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is lining up a bid for Blackburn's Benni McCarthy if he loses Dean Ashton to Newcastle in the summer.

Former fans' favourite Paolo Di Canio has spoken up in support of under-fire West Ham boss Alan Curbishley.

Alan Curbishley's desire to keep his squad together could be tested by a £10m offer for keeper Robert Green from Tottenham.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton will not know until the last minute whether he will make his England debut this weekend.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has been warned by Reading that Nicky Shorey will not be allowed to leave the Royals on the cheap.

West Ham look likely to be pipped to the signing of Manchester City captain Richard Dunne by London rivals Spurs.

West Ham striker Craig Bellamy made his long-awaited return to a football pitch last night when he played 28 minutes for Wales.

West Ham are confident that star striker Dean Ashton will commit his future to the club following 'positive talks' at Upton Park.

Hammers striker Craig Bellamy looks set to return to action for Wales tonight and is looking ahead to the new season with West Ham.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is in a race with Premiership rivals to land the services of USA international midfielder Michael Bradley

England Under-19s moved closer to the European Championships after West Ham's Freddie Sears scored twice in the 2-0 win over Poland.

Jonathan Spector has confirmed that he wants to stay at West Ham this summer, despite struggling for a first-team place at Upton Park.

West Ham are reportedly set to join the race for the signature of Heerenveen's American international midfielder Michael Bradley.

Striker Henri Camara will ignore interest from Marseille to stay in England - despite a "frustrating" season on loan at West Ham.

Hammers target Davide Lanzafame added to his growing reputation with a goal for Italy Under-21s in Toulon last night.

West Ham are now clear favourites to sign England international left-back Nicky Shorey but as yet there have been no bids.

Juventus striker David Lanzafame has given the Hammers' hopes of signing him a boost by declaring he is ready to move away from Italy.

West Ham's Swedish international midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is to be fitted with a chest guard so he can play in Euro 2008.

Reading have admitted they are likely to lose defender Nicky Shorey over the summer with West Ham the favourites to sign him.

Left-back George McCartney says the club would have been challenging for a Uefa Cup spot had it not been for injuries.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has apparently joined the race to sign Manchester United's Louis Saha, who is set to leave Old Trafford.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is said to be weighing up a renewed offer for Everton's England striker Andy Johnson.

West Ham midfielder Luis Boa Morte looks likely to be on his way during the summer after admitting he is unhappy.

West Ham have confirmed a pre-season friendly clash against Championship outfit Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Monday, August 4.

Tottenham are waiting in the wings should contract talks between West Ham and Dean Ashton break down over the summer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to persuade Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte to make the switch this summer.

West Ham will reportedly now face competition from Sunderland if they decide to make a bid for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton insists the door is open for Richard Wright to make an emotional return to the club from West Ham.