West Ham United: June 2008 Archives

Keeper tipped for top job

Prospective Ipswich keeper coach Malcolm Webster says Richard Wright could return to the international fold in the future.
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Defender linked with exit

Newly promoted Stoke City are said to be on the trail of West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon and are preparing a £2m bid.
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Collins targets Wales return

James Collins says he is targeting a return to action in September's World Cup qualifiers for Wales after a serious knee injury.
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Hammer bows out

West Ham star Freddie Ljungberg's sole focus is now on the Hammers after he announced his international retirement.
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Toffees keen to keep Johnson - report

Everton are not planning on selling reported West Ham target Andrew Johnson during the transfer window, according to a report.
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Argentinian ace in Hammers link

Grasshopper Zurich's highly-rated Argentinian striker Raul Bobadilla is a reported summer target of West Ham.
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Defender happy at Hammers

West Ham defender John Pantsil has admitted there is interest in his abilities but claims he wants to stay at Upton Park.
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England star keen on Hammers switch

West Ham target Andy Johnson is said to have revealed he will only consider a move to Upton Park if Everton agree to sell him.
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Hopes fading for midfield deal

West Ham target James Harper could be set to join rivals Middlesbrough after Boro reportedly bid £3.5m for the Reading midfielder.
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Defender price hike

West Ham have slapped an asking price of £8million on the head of central-defender Anton Ferdinand who is wanted by Aston Villa.
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Midfielder staying at Hammers

Claes Elefalk, Freddie Ljungberg's agent, has denied the midfielder will be leaving West Ham and says he has an important role to play.
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Striker race on for Hammers

Alan Curbishley has been given the green light to make his move for Everton's Andy Johnson but faces a battle with Middlesbrough.
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Curbishley in queue for Kapo

West Ham are ready to join Wigan and Blackburn in the race to sign midfielder Olivier Kapo from relegated Birmingham.
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West Ham to move for strike ace

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is set to make one last ditch effort to land Andy Johnson from Everton with a £9.5million offer.
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Coloccini insists 'no deal'

Argentina defender Fabricio Coloccini has denied receiving any offer to join West Ham.
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Queue forms for Anton

Aston Villa have joined Tottenham in the race to sign West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand, according to reports.
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Mensah eyes clever move

Reported West Ham target John Mensah says he would welcome a move to England but is hedging his bets as to where he is going.
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Reading want it in writing

West Ham continue to be linked with Reading duo James Harper and Nicky Shorey, but wait to make their move.
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Defender in fitness bid

West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon has jetted off to Italy in an effort to get to the root cause of his injury problem.
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Rivals bid in Carr auction

Newcastle old boy Stephen Carr appears to have a choice between West Ham, Bolton and Portsmouth this summer.
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Hammers lead trio in race for Reading star

West Ham lead the race to sign Reading midfielder James Harper but face a battle with Fulham and Bolton for his services.
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Defender linked with move

West Ham are ready to battle it out with Bolton and Portsmouth for the signature of Newcastle defender Stephen Carr.
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Defender eyes Aussie set-up

Lucas Neill could head back to Australia after his time with West Ham, with the defender looking to establish an A-League team.
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Winger leaves Upton Park

West Ham have released veteran midfielder Nolberto Solano after just one season at Upton Park, but the player wants to stay in England.
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Bobby to leave Hammers

The first of what could be many exits from Upton Park this summer is on the cards as Bobby Zamora looks set to join QPR.
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Latics lead way in another Rennes raid

West Ham look like missing out on the signing of £7m rated defender John Mensah from Rennes as Wigan close in on a deal.
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Striker snub for Hammers

Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has ruled out a move to West Ham saying he wants European football.
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Spurs cool on defender

Spurs appear to be cooling their interest in a deal that would see them land defender Anton Ferdinand for Aaron Lennon plus cash.
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Race on for midfielder

West Ham are in a fight with both Middlesbrough and Premiership new boys Stoke for Reading midfielder James Harper.
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Race on for defender

Portsmouth have reportedly turned to Reading left-back Nicky Shorey but face a battle with West Ham to land him.
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Eidur on Curbishley radar

West Ham appear favourites to sign striker Eidur Gudjohnsen from Barcelona despite interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
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Strike ace in demand

West Ham are one of seven English clubs thought to be pondering a swoop for Ecuador striker Carlos Tenorio this summer.
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Wolves rule out Hammers move

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has echoed his chairman Steve Morgan and reiterated that Hammers target Michael Kightly is not for sale.
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Striker linked with Hammers switch

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has been linked with a move for Barcelona's out-of-favour striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.
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Dunne set to stay at City

West Ham target Richard Dunne looks set to run his contract down and stay at Eastlands for at least one further season.
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Ashton joy for Hammers

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has spoken of his delight in signing a new five-year deal at West Ham ending the transfer speculation.
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Striker watched by Hammers

West Ham are one of a number of clubs said to be keeping a close eye on the progress of Austrian striker Roland Linz.
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Ashton deal agreed

Striker Dean Ashton is on the verge of agreeing a new bumper pay deal at the Hammers said to be worth approaching £13m.
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Rivals target striker

Newcastle are watching developments at West Ham closely as strike target Dean Aston has yet to pen a new deal.
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Hammers move denied by Wolves

Any hopes that Alan Curbishley had of signing Michael Kightly from Wolves have been dashed as they claim he is not for sale
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Bellamy fitness pledge

Hammers striker Craig Bellamy has given up plans for a summer holiday in order to concentrate on being fully fit for next season.
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Curbs tipped to win winger race

Wolves winger Michael Kightly is being linked with a summer switch to West Ham but Alan Curbishley faces a fight for his services.
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Hammers won't Nick ace on cheap

Reading have told West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa that they will not let Nicky Shorey leave on the cheap.
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