West Ham United: July 2009 Archives

West Ham finished the Barclays Asia Trophy on a high as they defeated Beijing Guoan 2-0 in the Workers Stadium.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is in the hunt for a new striker and has confirmed his interest in Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Gianfranco Zola has confirmed Luis Boa Morte faces a long lay-off due to a cruciate ligament injury, saying it is a 'big blow'.

Gianfranco Zola has urged Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli to link up with West Ham during the summer transfer window.

West Ham winger Luis Boa Morte has suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in China and could miss the rest of the year.

Midfielder Matthew Etherington admits he would be delighted if striker Dean Ashton follows him from West Ham to Stoke.

Commentary on the Premier League Asia trophy.

Hull City are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a swoop for West Ham's injury-plagued striker Dean Ashton.

Lucas Neill has failed to agree a new deal at West Ham United and looks like he will leave Upton Park this summer.

Bristol City's Adriano Basso is the latest goalkeeper to be linked with a summer switch to West Ham.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has rubbished speculation that he is attempting to sign West Ham central defender Matthew Upson.

West Ham target Eidur Gudjohnsen says that if he leaves Barcelona he won't necessarily return to the Premier League.

West Ham are said to be in the hunt with several other Premier League sides to land Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen on loan.

Dean Ashton's future at West Ham appears in doubt amid reports he has been left out of Gianfranco Zola's pre-season plans.

West Ham are a step closer to landing striker target Eidur Gudjohnsen who has admitted his future at Barcelona is 'uncertain'.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has said he is delighted to have signed new striker Frank Nouble from Chelsea.

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxberry has confirmed the club are looking to strengthen their attack and add quality to the squad.

West Ham are closing in on a deal for Chelsea youngster Frank Nouble who could make the switch across to Upton Park.

West Ham have secured the services of highly-rated teenage winger Daniel Kearns on a one-year professional contract at Upton Park.

An Asian consortium, predominately from Thailand, are looking to take over West Ham, according to reports.

Gianfranco Zola is hoping West Ham can tie up a season-long loan deal for Inter Milan forward Mancini as soon as possible.

West Ham have missed out on a potential summer target after Nancy midfielder Landry N'Guemo joined Celtic on loan.

Danny Gabbidon is delighted with his fitness levels after playing for 45 minutes of West Ham's 1-1 friendly draw against Flavia Solva.

Gianfranco Zola is confident that loan forward Luis Jimenez will have a big impact at West Ham, but he still wants another striker.

Gianfranco Zola is still hopeful that Australian midfielder Lucas Neill has a change of heart and agrees a new deal at the club.

West Ham are trying to secure a move for striker Eidur Gudjohnsen on a season long loan from Barcelona rather than a permanent deal.

West Ham are hoping to offload French international Julien Faubert with Bayer Leverkusen said to be showing an interest.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has admitted he is interested in bringing Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen to Upton Park.

West Ham have ended their association with Spanish striker Diego Tristan who is set to now quit England and return to Spain.

West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie claims to have had no contact with Cardiff, but is open to a move away from Upton Park.

Saints keeper Kelvin Davis has rejected the opportunity to join West Ham and signed a new three-year deal at St Mary's.

Valon Behrami is making good progress as he recovers from his cruciate ligament injury and could be back in action by September.

West Ham have signed teenage defender Jack Lampe from non-league side Harlow Town on a one-year deal.

Birmingham have signed midfielder Lee Bowyer on a free transfer with the former loan star agreeing a two-year deal.

Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis is expected to complete his move to West Ham on a free transfer.

Birmingham expect to confirm the free transfer capture of Lee Bowyer this week after agreeing personal terms with the midfielder.

The race between Portsmouth, Hull, West Ham and Celtic for Marc-Antoine Fortune is over, with Celtic winning the race to sign him.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola wants to thrash out a new deal to keep Lucas Neill at the club and for him to continue as skipper.

Danny Gabbidon has come through a charity game unscathed and looks set to join first team training after an 18-month absence.

Celtic, Hull and West Ham target Marc-Antoine Fortune reportedly wants Portsmouth to firm up their interest before deciding his future.

Hull and West Ham lead the race to sign Marc-Antoine Fortune because of their financial muscle, according to Celtic's Tony Mowbray.

Keeper Kelvin Davis has completed his medical at West Ham but Southampton boss Mark Wotte still hopes he can keep him.

West Ham are set to unveil Kelvin Davis as their new second choice keeper after he completes his medical at the club.

Luca Neill's agent is still waiting to see if West Ham make an improved offer to the midfielder and claims he would like to stay.

West Ham finished the Barclays Asia Trophy on a high as they defeated Beijing Guoan 2-0 in the Workers Stadium.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is in the hunt for a new striker and has confirmed his interest in Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Gianfranco Zola has confirmed Luis Boa Morte faces a long lay-off due to a cruciate ligament injury, saying it is a 'big blow'.

Gianfranco Zola has urged Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli to link up with West Ham during the summer transfer window.

West Ham winger Luis Boa Morte has suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in China and could miss the rest of the year.

Midfielder Matthew Etherington admits he would be delighted if striker Dean Ashton follows him from West Ham to Stoke.

Commentary on the Premier League Asia trophy.

Hull City are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a swoop for West Ham's injury-plagued striker Dean Ashton.

Lucas Neill has failed to agree a new deal at West Ham United and looks like he will leave Upton Park this summer.

Bristol City's Adriano Basso is the latest goalkeeper to be linked with a summer switch to West Ham.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has rubbished speculation that he is attempting to sign West Ham central defender Matthew Upson.

West Ham target Eidur Gudjohnsen says that if he leaves Barcelona he won't necessarily return to the Premier League.

West Ham are said to be in the hunt with several other Premier League sides to land Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen on loan.

Dean Ashton's future at West Ham appears in doubt amid reports he has been left out of Gianfranco Zola's pre-season plans.

West Ham are a step closer to landing striker target Eidur Gudjohnsen who has admitted his future at Barcelona is 'uncertain'.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has said he is delighted to have signed new striker Frank Nouble from Chelsea.

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxberry has confirmed the club are looking to strengthen their attack and add quality to the squad.

West Ham are closing in on a deal for Chelsea youngster Frank Nouble who could make the switch across to Upton Park.

West Ham have secured the services of highly-rated teenage winger Daniel Kearns on a one-year professional contract at Upton Park.

An Asian consortium, predominately from Thailand, are looking to take over West Ham, according to reports.

Gianfranco Zola is hoping West Ham can tie up a season-long loan deal for Inter Milan forward Mancini as soon as possible.

West Ham have missed out on a potential summer target after Nancy midfielder Landry N'Guemo joined Celtic on loan.

Danny Gabbidon is delighted with his fitness levels after playing for 45 minutes of West Ham's 1-1 friendly draw against Flavia Solva.

Gianfranco Zola is confident that loan forward Luis Jimenez will have a big impact at West Ham, but he still wants another striker.

Gianfranco Zola is still hopeful that Australian midfielder Lucas Neill has a change of heart and agrees a new deal at the club.