West Ham United: August 2009 Archives

Italian Serie A outfit Fiorentina's £8million offer for West Ham's influential defender and captain Matthew Upson has been rejected.

West Ham are set to sign Fiorentina central defender Manuel da Costa in a loan swap deal which will take teenager Savio back to Italy.

Aston Villa have joined Stoke City in the race to sign James Collins before the September 1 deadline, Gianfranco Zola has confirmed.

Blackburn battled hard for their first point of the campaign as they held headline-making West Ham to a goalless draw at Ewood Park.

New signing Alessandro Diamanti may have to be content with a place on the bench for Saturday's clash at Blackburn.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has swooped in the transfer market and signed Livorno forward Alessandro Diamanti.

The surgery on defender Calum Davenport to repair an artery in his thigh has been a success but doubts remain about a playing return.

Former Hammers boss Harry Redknapp says West Ham and Millwall must only play behind closed doors in future following Tuesday's trouble.

West Ham say Calum Davenport is "stable but progressing" as he continues to receive treatment after being stabbed in both legs.

Livorno striker and reported West Ham target Alessandro Diamanti says a move to the Premiership would be a dream come true.

West Ham face an FA probe and possible sanctions following the pitch invasions and clashes between fans and police on Tuesday night.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will be without midfielder Kieron Dyer for the Carling Cup clash with Millwall due to a muscle problem.

West Ham have completed the £5.5m signing of Livorno forward Alessandro Diamanti according to reports from Italy.

Gianfranco Zola was gutted for Carlton Cole after he tarnished a 'great game' with an error which led to a Spurs goal in the 2-1 loss.

West Ham are set to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen on a season-long loan from Barcelona after Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh snubbed a move.

Carlton Cole went from hero to villain as Tottenham came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 and go top of the Premier League.

Long-term injury-victim Dean Ashton is expected to announce his shock retirement from football, according to reports.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola looks set to name an unchanged team for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur.

West Ham are in talks to sign Livorno forward Alessandro Diamanti and have joined the hunt to sign Argentine striker Mauro Boselli.

West Ham have increased their offer for Bordeaux's Moroccan international striker Marouane Chamakh, according to reports in France.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has denied claims the deal to sign West Ham defender James Collins for £5m is dead.

West Ham defender Julien Faubert says he is pleased to be back with West Ham after his failed loan move to Real Madrid.

West Ham's move for Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh looks likely to flounder as Bordeaux remain keen to keep him.

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury is set to fly out to France to try and secure the services of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh.

Stoke City are closing in on West Ham defender James Collins after the clubs agreed a fee for the Wales international.

West Ham defender Calum Davenport is wanted by Nottingham Forest who are said to be preparing a bid.

Reported West Ham target Marouane Chamakh says he is prepared to see out the final year of his Bordeaux contract.

West Ham defender James Collins and Huddersfield keeper Alex Smithies are being linked with moves to Stoke.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has reiterated his desire to keep Matthew Upson and claims he would still like to add to his squad.

West Ham took three points from Molineux with Mark Noble and Mathew Upson netting for the Hammers.

West Ham will hand a second debut to Radoslav Kovac against Wolves if they receive international clearance in time.

West Ham have wrapped up the permanent signing of Radoslav Kovac for an undisclosed fee from Spartak Moscow.

West Ham have failed with a bid to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, according to the French club.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is refusing to give up on signing Joleon Lescott from Everton and says negotiations are ongoing.

West Ham are said to be closing in on another striker target with Bordeaux's Morrocan ace Marouane Chamakh linked with a switch.

West Ham are not out of the race to sign former skipper Lucas Neill, who admits they are on a shortlist of possible destinations.

West Ham are said to be closing on on a deal to bring Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni and Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen to the club.

Chief executive Scott Duxbury indirectly ruled out the chance of Matthew Upson leaving for Man City by saying they don't have to sell.

Former loan midfielder Radoslav Kovac is set to join West Ham on a permanent basis, according to the player's representative.

Mark Noble is hoping to help fire West Ham into Europe this season and then play for England at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Man City could be set to switch defender targets from Everton's Joleon Lescott to Matthew Upson at West Ham.

Gianfranco Zola has made signing a new striker before next weekend his top priority, West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has said.

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has pleaded for the fans to be patient as the club continues the hunt for new players.

Luca Toni's agent believes the out-of-favour Bayern Munich striker's proposed summer move to West Ham "will happen".

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp could be set to hijack West Ham's bid for Bayern striker Luca Toni after missing out on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

West Ham have joined Portsmouth, Stoke, Blackburn and Everton in the race to sign Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy.

American billionaire Clark Hunt has reportedly begun discussions with West Ham owners over a £120million takeover.

Former West Ham United defender Lucas Neill is reportedly in talks with Sunderland over a free-agent move.

West Ham will make an offer to take Bayern Munich's Italian striker Luca Toni on a season-long loan, according to reports in Germany.

New signing Fabio Daprela claims he joined West Ham because of their long-running reputation for nurturing young talent.

West Ham youngster Matt Fry is being tipped to join League One outfit Leyton Orient on loan this week.

West Ham are still scouring the market to bring in a new striker as the new Premier League campaign edges closer.

Danny Gabbidon is looking forward to the new season after scoring in West Ham's final game of the Asia Trophy against Beijing Guoan.

Lyon's Ghana international John Mensah has admitted that he would like to play in the Premier League after being linked to West Ham.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola hopes defender Lucas Neill signs a new deal at Upton Park with talks ongoing.

Italian Serie A outfit Fiorentina's £8million offer for West Ham's influential defender and captain Matthew Upson has been rejected.

West Ham are set to sign Fiorentina central defender Manuel da Costa in a loan swap deal which will take teenager Savio back to Italy.

Aston Villa have joined Stoke City in the race to sign James Collins before the September 1 deadline, Gianfranco Zola has confirmed.

Blackburn battled hard for their first point of the campaign as they held headline-making West Ham to a goalless draw at Ewood Park.

New signing Alessandro Diamanti may have to be content with a place on the bench for Saturday's clash at Blackburn.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has swooped in the transfer market and signed Livorno forward Alessandro Diamanti.

The surgery on defender Calum Davenport to repair an artery in his thigh has been a success but doubts remain about a playing return.

Former Hammers boss Harry Redknapp says West Ham and Millwall must only play behind closed doors in future following Tuesday's trouble.

West Ham say Calum Davenport is "stable but progressing" as he continues to receive treatment after being stabbed in both legs.

Livorno striker and reported West Ham target Alessandro Diamanti says a move to the Premiership would be a dream come true.

West Ham face an FA probe and possible sanctions following the pitch invasions and clashes between fans and police on Tuesday night.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will be without midfielder Kieron Dyer for the Carling Cup clash with Millwall due to a muscle problem.