West Ham United: January 2009 Archives

West Ham defended excellently to come away with a point on another frustrating day for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Matthew Upson has ruled out leaving West Ham for Arsenal because he is enjoying playing under Gianfranco Zola too much.

West Ham have signed Radoslav Kovac on loan from Spartak Moscow until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.

West Ham have given midfielder Julien Faubert the go ahead to discuss a shock loan move to Spanish champions Real Madrid.

Croatia international Robert Kovac is in talks with West Ham over personal terms and should complete a deal before Monday's deadline.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola may hand new signing Savio Nsereko his full debut in the clash with Arsenal on Saturday.

Croatian international Robert Kovac claims he has rejected a move to Celtic and will instead sign for West Ham.

Goals from David Di Michele and Carlton Cole mark a convincing West Ham performance to sink Hull to their sixth straight league defeat.

West Ham claimed maximum points against Hull courtesy of strikes from David Di Michele and the in-form Carlton Cole

West Ham have made an offer for Spartak Moscow midfielder Radoslav Kovac according to their general director Valery Karpin.

New West Ham signing Savio Nsereko could make his debut against Hull tonight but needs his international clearance to come through.

West Ham have completed the signing of German Under-20 international striker Savio Nsereko for a fee said to be around £9m.

Juventus have denied they are to make a bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole despite reports to the contrary.

West Ham are close to sealing the £9million capture of Savio Nsereko from Brescia but will block a move from Juventus for Carlton Cole.

West Ham midfielder Hayden Mullins has become the latest player to leave the club and has joined Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee.

Gianfranco Zola has moved to assure West Ham fans that star defender Matthew Upson will not be sold in January.

West Ham winger Kieron Dyer has a slight muscle strain but could be on the bench for the FA Cup clash with Hartlepool.

West Ham have broken their transfer record and splashed out £10m on German striker Savio Nsereko according to reports.

Cardiff City's Joe Ledley says he is putting speculation about West Ham and Arsenal battling for his signature to the back of his mind.

West Ham have been joined by Fulham in the race to steal Crystal Palace's Ben Watson from under Middlesbrough's noses.

West Ham are set to test Cardiff's resolve to keep hold of winger Joe Ledley with a £5million offer for the Wales international.

West Ham are interested in taking German youth international Savio Nsereko to Upton Park according to his agent.

Gianfranco Zola may use some of the cash received from the Craig Bellamy sale to try and land Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli.

Winger Joe Ledley has insisted that he wants to play in the Premier League, but with Cardiff, and not by moving on this January.

West Ham striker Craig Bellamy is expected in Manchester today for a medical and to discuss personal terms over a £14m switch to City.

West Ham bagged all three points in the London derby at Upton Park with goals from David Di Michele, Mark Noble and Carlton Cole.

Gianfranco Zola says he does not want striker Craig Bellamy to leave West Ham but says the club would cope and progress without him.

Boss Gianfranco Zola will give a late fitness check to star striker Craig Bellamy ahead of Sunday's derby clash with Fulham.

West Ham are understood to have turned down a request from Craig Bellamy to leave the club and join Tottenham.

Arsene Wenger is set to offer West Ham £12million plus striker Nicklas Bendtner in an attempt to re-sign Matthew Upson.

West Ham have reacted angrily to reports that Newcastle would like to sign Hammers skipper Lucas Neill.

Hull's hopes of signing West Ham's Luis Boa Morte have been dashed after the two sides failed to agree personal terms.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has moved into the transfer market and has snapped up West Ham winger Kyel Reid on loan.

West Ham defender Lucas Neill could be set for a shock move to Newcastle in the January transfer window.

Man City are still keen on West Ham striker Craig Bellamy and are expected to make an improved offer after a £9.5m bid was rejected.

West Ham are remaining steadfast in their desire to keep Craig Bellamy after turning down two new offers for the Wales striker.

West Ham defender Callum Davenport is reportedly a transfer window target for Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish.

West Ham face a fight to keep hold of left-back Herita Ilunga as he is reportedly wanted by Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.

Hull have agreed an undisclosed fee for West Ham forward Luis Boa Morte and the player is now set to discuss personal terms.

Manchester City and any other suitors have been told they will have to come up with 'extraordinary money' to land West Ham's top trio.

Mark Hughes' latest attempt to take striker Craig Bellamy to Manchester City from West Ham United has been rejected.

Gianfranco Zola has quelled injury fears over Craig Bellamy and says his substitution at Newcastle was merely precautionary.

West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Lyon as he bids to add to his single international cap.

Newcastle and West Ham shared the points as Tyne youngster Andrew Carroll netted an equalising goal on his home debut.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is determined to keep hold of both Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker despite Manchester City's interest.

Premier League hopefuls Birmingham have snapped up midfielder Lee Bowyer from West Ham on loan until the end of the season.

Gary Megson has confirmed that Bolton have reached an agreement with West Ham over a deal for Calum Davenport.

West Ham are reported to have accepted a bid of £2m from Hull City for the services of Portuguese star Luis Boa Morte.

Birmingham are reported to be closing in on a swoop for West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer as Alex McLeish looks to strengthen further.

Bolton are closing in on West Ham's Calum Davenport and also want Zenit St Petersburg defender Sébastien Puygrenier on loan.

West Ham are considering a player plus cash offer from Man City for Scott Parker, which includes Michael Johnson going to Upton Park.

Mathew Etherington is set to join Stoke in a £3.5m deal - becoming the first player to leave the club during the January window.

Arsene Wenger maybe forced to lose striker Nicklas Bendtner if he wants to tempt West Ham to part with Matthew Upson

West Ham face competition from Everton for the services of young Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson.

West Ham insist Scott Parker is not for sale, despite reports suggesting he is set to sign for Manchester City.

Hammers striker Carlton Cole is keeping his fingers crossed that the club will be able to keep striker Craig Bellamy at Upton Park.

Nantes have confirmed their interest in want-away midfielder Julien Faubert but say they have not yet contacted West Ham.

West Ham defender Joe Widdowson has signed for Grimsby on loan while Brescia starlet Bartosz Salamon could be handed a trial.

Man City are ready to make a move for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker despite Gianfranco Zola being assured he will not be sold.

Chief executive Scott Duxbury says West Ham do not want to lose any star players, but any bids made will be considered in January.

West Ham defended excellently to come away with a point on another frustrating day for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Matthew Upson has ruled out leaving West Ham for Arsenal because he is enjoying playing under Gianfranco Zola too much.

West Ham have signed Radoslav Kovac on loan from Spartak Moscow until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.

West Ham have given midfielder Julien Faubert the go ahead to discuss a shock loan move to Spanish champions Real Madrid.

Croatia international Robert Kovac is in talks with West Ham over personal terms and should complete a deal before Monday's deadline.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola may hand new signing Savio Nsereko his full debut in the clash with Arsenal on Saturday.

Croatian international Robert Kovac claims he has rejected a move to Celtic and will instead sign for West Ham.

Goals from David Di Michele and Carlton Cole mark a convincing West Ham performance to sink Hull to their sixth straight league defeat.

West Ham claimed maximum points against Hull courtesy of strikes from David Di Michele and the in-form Carlton Cole

West Ham have made an offer for Spartak Moscow midfielder Radoslav Kovac according to their general director Valery Karpin.

New West Ham signing Savio Nsereko could make his debut against Hull tonight but needs his international clearance to come through.

West Ham have completed the signing of German Under-20 international striker Savio Nsereko for a fee said to be around £9m.

Juventus have denied they are to make a bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole despite reports to the contrary.

West Ham are close to sealing the £9million capture of Savio Nsereko from Brescia but will block a move from Juventus for Carlton Cole.

West Ham midfielder Hayden Mullins has become the latest player to leave the club and has joined Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee.