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West Ham face £6m tag for Holt, while keeper Green leaves on a free;
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has been told it will take £6m to land Norwich striker Grant Holt.
Allardyce will also face competition from ex-Norwich boss Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa and newly-promoted Reading for the want-away striker.
Holt, 31, has asked for a transfer and Norwich face a battle to keep him despite trying to offer him a new improved contract.
But Lambert’s acrimonious departure may also prove crucial and Norwich are determined if they have to sell then it will not be on the cheap.
West Ham are keen but their £3m enquiry has been knocked back with Norwich officially insisted that no official bid has yet been lodged.
It remains to be seen whether Norwich would entertain an offer from Villa but Lambert’s fall-out is unlikely to make it an easy deal.
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Green out, Jaaskelainen in
West Ham chairman David Gold has confirmed England goalkeeper Rob Green will leave the club this summer.
Green, 32, will be out of contract at the end of June and has not agreed new terms despite the Hammers’ promotion back to the Barclays Premier League.
This way to the exit: Robert Green is off This way to the exit: Robert Green is off
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Former captain Matthew Upson left Upton Park as a free agent last year and Green is now set to follow suit having been linked with Tottenham, QPR, West Brom and Spanish side Malaga.
Gold wrote on Twitter: “Robert Green is a free agent he has chosen to move on. Matthew Upson did the same thing.”
He added: “Nobody wants Rob to leave but nothing is for ever, he must do what is best for him and we must do what is best for us.”
Green was an unused substitute as England beat Belgium 1-0 at Wembley yesterday in their final warm-up ahead of Euro 2012.
He joined the Hammers from Norwich for £2million in 2006 and made 241 appearances.
Manager Sam Allardyce has lined up Bolton’s Jussi Jaaskelainen as Green’s replacement.
The 37-year-old, who is also out of contract, will sign next week subject to passing a medical.
Jaaskelainen will compete with Stephen Henderson, whose loan move from Portsmouth became permanent last month, to be the club’s number one next season.
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Green light for Spain
The England keeper’s contract expires at the end of this month and he has failed to agree new terms with the promoted Hammers.
Green, 31, was hoping for a £45,000-a-week deal at Upton Park but co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold were not prepared to meet his demands.
West Ham have lined up Bolton’s Jussi Jaaskelainen, who worked under boss Sam Allardyce at the Reebok, as Green’s replacement.
Jaaskelainen, 37, is set to sign for the east Londoners next week, subject to a medical.
Gold tweeted: “Robert is a free agent, he has chosen to move on. He is out of contract, he has refused to sign a new one. Matthew Upson did the same thing last summer.
“Nobody wants Rob to leave but nothing is for ever, he must do what’s best for him and we must do what’s best for us.”
QPR are keen on Green but he could plump for Spaniards Malaga, who clinched fourth spot in La Liga last season.
Green spent six years at West Ham — making 241 appearances — after then-boss Alan Pardew signed him from Norwich for £2million.
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Canaries in tweet rage
The promoted Hammers have been linked with £4million swoop for the wantaway striker.
But angry Canaries chief executive McNally tweeted yesterday: “Just for the record, we have not received a £4m bid for Grant from West Ham as apparently is being suggested.”
Holt, 31, reaffirmed his desire to leave Carrow Road with Sunderland and Aston Villa — now being bossed by ex-Canaries chief Paul Lambert — also interested.
Holt stunned Norwich last month by requesting a transfer, an appeal which was rejected by the club he joined in 2009. His agent, Lee Payne, claimed they had refused to give him a three-year deal because of his age.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce wants to add a proven striker to his squad following their promotion back to the top flight via the play-offs.
And Holt, who bagged 17 goals last term, fits the bill.
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ENGLAND KEEPER ROBERT GREEN SET TO LEAVE WEST HAM
ENGLAND goalkeeper Rob Green is quitting West Ham.
The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the month and has failed to agree new terms, despite the Hammers’ promotion back to the Premier League.
Tottenham, QPR, West Brom and Spanish side Malaga have all been linked with moves for Green.
He flies out to Euro 2012 with the England squad on Wednesday.
Hammers chairman David Gold said: “Robert Green is a free agent and has chosen to move on.”
Green joined West Ham from Norwich for £2m in 2006 and made 241 appearances.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has lined-up 37-year-old Jussi Jaaskelainen as Green’s replacement.
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West Ham and The Filth in race for Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka’s increasingly calamitous spell in China could be about to end as London clubs West Ham United and The Filth Hotspur are said to be plotting a move for the striker.
Anelka moved to Shanghai Shenhua in January, lured as much by a lucrative contract worth around £200,000 a week as the appeal of a new country.
However, in a little over five months he has seen his manager and compatriot Jean Tigana sacked, himself promoted to player-coach, and then Sergio Batista appointed without his knowledge.
“I’m not sure I can [accept a new coach],” he said at the time, apparently irritated that his old friend Jean-Florent Ikwange Ibenge didn’t get the job full time.
“At least the club should have informed me at the time I was made manager… I think they don't trust me.”
To add considerable insult to injury, Anelka then had to partner with 45-year-old team owner Zhu Jun in attack in a recent friendly.
Although there are rumours that Anelka’s former Chelsea colleague Didier Drogba will join him in Shanghai, it is thought The Filth are leading the race to bring him back to the Premier League – not least as talks with Emmanuel Adebayor appear to have hit the buffers.
However, newly promoted West Ham are also in the hunt. Sam Allardyce helped resurrect Anelka’s career at Bolton and is experience in the top level could be important to the Hammers’ survival chances.
The much-travelled Anelka might be packing his bags again.
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West Ham bid £4m for Norwich's Holt
The West Ham manager, Sam Allardyce, has never shied away from fielding older players and will believe Holt can play a similar role for the Hammers as Kevin Davies did for him at Bolton. West Ham are also expected to move for 37-year-old Jussi Jaaskelainen, who has left Bolton after 15 years, as a replacement for Rob Green who has rejected the offer of a new contract.
Allardyce may face competition for Holt from Villa who on Saturday confirmed Lambert, who resigned last week from Norwich, as their new manager, despite an ongoing dispute over whether compensation is due.
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ROB GREEN TO LEAVE HAMMERS THIS SUMMER
WEST HAM chairman David Gold has confirmed England goalkeeper Rob Green will leave the club this summer.
Green, 32, will be out of contract at the end of June and has not agreed new terms, despite the Hammers’ promotion back to the Premier League.
Green has been linked with Tottenham, QPR, West Brom and Spanish side Malaga.
Gold wrote on Twitter: “Robert Green is a free agent, he has chosen to move on. Matthew Upson did the same thing.
“Nobody wants Rob to leave but nothing is forever, he must do what is best for him and we must do what is best for us.
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Queens Park Rangers and West Bromwich Albion head the queue for West Ham United goalkeeper Rob Green
West Ham United have confirmed England goalkeeper Robert Green has decided to leave Upton Park.
Chairman David Gold says the 32 year-old has failed to agree new terms, opening the way for Queens Park Rangers and West Bromwich Albion to fight for his services. He has also attracted interest from Spanish club Malaga.
Gold announced Green’s departure on Twitter. “Robert Green is a free agent he has chosen to move on. Matthew Upson did the same thing,” he said.
“Nobody wants Rob to leave but nothing is for ever, he must do what is best for him and we must do what is best for us.”
Green joined West Ham from Norwich City for £2 million in 2006 and made 241 appearances for them. He was England’s No 1 heading into World Cup two years ago, but paid the price for a disastrous error in the opening game against the United States.
Since then, he has restored his reputation and is now the back-up for Joe Hart in Roy Hodgson’s squad. He was an unused substitute as England beat Belgium 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday.
Bolton Wanderers' veteran goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen, as Green’s replacement. The 37 year-old, who is also out of contract, could sign as early as this week subject to a medical.
Norwich have denied reports that West Ham have made a bid of £4 million for unsettled striker Grant Holt who wants to leave Carrow Road.
Man United and Man City target Mats Hummels, 23, has committed his future to Borussia Dortmund by signing a new-five-year contract.
Spurs star Gareth Bale, 22, has gone on holiday to consider his Tottenham future as speculation continues to mount over the future of manager Harry Redknapp.
Daily Mirror
Chelsea have prepared a £7m-a-year package for Porto striker Hulk, 25, and they are ready to pay as much as £30m for the Brazilian.
The Times
Blackburn winger Junior Hoilett, 21, whose contract expires this summer, looks set to join German side Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Times
QPR, West Brom and Malaga are all interested in signing West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green, 32, after Hammers chairman David Gold confirmed the England stopper would be leaving the club.
The Telegraph
Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar, 30, fears Spurs will price him out of a move back to Everton, where he spent the end of the season on loan.
The Sun
Fabricio Coloccini's form earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year
Fabricio Coloccini's form earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year
Premier League champions Manchester City want to sign Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini, 30 .
The Metro
Tottenham, QPR and West Ham are all interested in signing former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka, 33, who is currently with Shanghai Shenhua.
Daily Mail
Phil Jagielka is concerned that Everton team-mate Marouane Fellaini, 24, could be lured away from Goodison Park this summer.
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West Ham have been told they will have to pay £6m if they want to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt, 31.
Daily Mirror
Chelsea want to follow up the signings of Eden Hazard and Marko Marin with a move for Arsenal duo Bacary Sagna, 29, and Theo Walcott, 23.
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Blackpool manager Ian Holloway
Swansea are targeting Blackpool manager Ian Holloway as they look set to miss out on Wigan assistant Graeme Jones.
Daily Star
Cardiff are confident of keeping manager Malky Mackay despite interest from Norwich.
Daily Star
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has revealed he is in the Team GB squad for the Olympics.
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Norwich defender Russell Martin, 26, believes a new manager could prevent "second season syndrome" striking at the Premier League club.
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England's kit could hinder them at Euro 2012, according to Swedish research.
Daily Mail
Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi further fuelled speculation that his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child with his goal celebration against Ecuador. The 24-year-old put the ball up his shirt and gestured to the crowd.
Premier League champions Manchester City want to sign Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini, 30 – The Metro
Man United and Man City target Mats Hummels, 23, has committed his future to Borussia Dortmund by signing a new-five-year contract – talkSPORT
Spurs star Gareth Bale, 22, has gone on holiday to consider his Tottenham future as speculation continues to mount over the future of manager Harry Redknapp – Daily Mirror
QPR, West Brom and Malaga are all interested in signing West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green, 32, after Hammers chairman David Gold confirmed the England stopper would be leaving the club – The Telegraph
Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar, 30, fears Spurs will price him out of a move back to Everton, where he spent the end of the season on loan – The Sun
Spurs star Gareth Bale, 22, has gone on holiday to consider his Tottenham future as speculation continues to mount over the future of manager Harry Redknapp. (Daily Mirror)
QPR, West Brom and Malaga are all interested in signing West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green, 32, after Hammers chairman David Gold confirmed the England stopper would be leaving the club. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar, 30, fears Spurs will price him out of a move back to Everton, where he spent the end of the season on loan. (The Sun)
Premier League champions Manchester City want to sign Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini, 30 . (Metro)
West Ham have been told they will have to pay £6m if they want to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt, 31. (Daily Mirror)
Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi further fuelled speculation that his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child with his goal celebration against Ecuador. The 24-year-old put the ball up his shirt and gestured to the crowd. (Metro)
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West Ham have been told they will have to pay £6m if they want to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt, 31 – Daily Mirror
Chelsea want to follow up the signings of Eden Hazard and Marko Marin with a move for Arsenal duo Bacary Sagna, 29, and Theo Walcott, 23 – Caught Offside
Premier League champions Manchester City want to sign Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini, 30 – The Metro
Man United and Man City target Mats Hummels, 23, has committed his future to Borussia Dortmund by signing a new-five-year contract – talkSPORT
Spurs star Gareth Bale, 22, has gone on holiday to consider his Tottenham future as speculation continues to mount over the future of manager Harry Redknapp – Daily Mirror
QPR, West Brom and Malaga are all interested in signing West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green, 32, after Hammers chairman David Gold confirmed the England stopper would be leaving the club – The Telegraph
Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar, 30, fears Spurs will price him out of a move back to Everton, where he spent the end of the season on loan – The Sun
THE SUN
Furious Rio Ferdinand laid into Roy Hodgson after being snubbed yet again for England's Euro 2012 squad.
Craig Bellamy broke an Olympic code of silence to reveal he is in Stuart Pearce's Great Britain squad for London 2012.
Dirk Kuyt has become the first casualty of the Brendan Rodgers era at Liverpool after being flogged to Fenerbahce.
Steve Pienaar fears Spurs will price him out of a dream return to Everton.
Norwich chief executive David McNally has angrily hit out at claims skipper Grant Holt is quitting for West Ham.
West Ham have lost their battle to hang onto Rob Green - who is eyeing a Champions League adventure with Malaga.
Reading want to re-sign axed West Brom defender Nicky Shorey six years after he led them into the top flight.
Dave Jones has made Anthony Gardner his third new signing for Sheffield Wednesday.
Danny Guthrie is being offered the chance to revive his career at Southampton after being booted out by Newcastle.
DAILY MIRROR
Rio Ferdinand was involved in a bitter new row after Roy Hodgson was accused of treating the Manchester United defender with a "total lack of respect".
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is quitting the Kop for Fenerbache in a £2.7million move.
Gareth Bale has gone on holiday to decide on his future amid doubts wether Harry Redknapp is staying at Whte Hart Lane.
West Ham have been told it will take £6million to land Norwich striker Grant Holt.
Everton boss David Moyes is worried he could lose Marouane Fellaini in a £20million move this summer.
Wolves winger Matt Jarvis is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Fulham and Stoke.
Reading boss Brian McDermott's bid to sign Colombia international midfielder Carlos Sanchez has run into trouble.
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell wants to snap up Paddy Kenny in a bargain deal.
Cardiff are lining up an improved bid for Coventry defender Richard Keogh.
Sheffield Wednesday have snapped up ex-England defender Anthony Gardner from Crystal Palace.
DAILY STAR
Rio Ferdinand hit out at Roy Hodgson after being snubbed by the England boss for a second time.
Craig Bellamy will play for Great Britain at the Olympics.
Graeme Jones has turned down the chance to manage Swansea - and they now look set to target Blackpool manager Ian Holloway.
England goalkeeper Rob Green is quitting West Ham.
Dirk Kuyt has quit Liverpool to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
Cardiff have vowed to do everything they can to keep Malky Mackay out of the clutches of Norwich.
DAILY MAIL
Roy Hodgson delivered the ultimate snub to a furious Rio Ferdinand when he selected a defender who has played just two minutes of international football ahead of him for Euro 2012.
Norwich chief executive David McNally took to Twitter to deny West Ham have made a £4million offer for striker Grant Holt, who has put in a transfer request and is wanted by Aston Villa.
Dirk Kuyt says the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager had nothing to do with his decision to join Feneberbahce.
Aston Villa and Sunderland are showing late interest in Burnley's Jay Rodriguez as his move to Southampton is yet to be finalised.
Tottenham are among the clubs showing interest in Nicolas Anelka. West Ham and QPR are also keen.
DAILY EXPRESS
England manager Roy Hodgson and the FA were branded "disgraceful" after Rio Ferdinand was again overlooked for Euro 2012 despite Gary Cahill being ruled out by injury.
Craig Bellamy has revealed he has agreed to play for Great Britain at the Olympics.
Dirk Kuyt brought down the curtain on his six-year Liverpool stay by joining Fenerbahce.
West Ham chairman David Gold has confirmed England goalkeeper Rob Green will leave this summer.
Rafael van der Vaart has said he wants to stay at Tottenham although he refused to rule out a move to Schalke.
Michael Laudrup's agent played down talk linking him to the vacant managerial position at Swansea.
Wolves' Matt Jarvis is wanted by Fulham and Stoke.
Cardiff have vowed to do everything they can to keep Malky Mackay from succeeding Paul Lambert.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Rio Ferdinand revealed the full extent of his anger at his continued exile from the England squad with his representative accusing manager Roy Hodgson of a "total lack of respect".
THE TIMES
The acrimony surrounding Rio Ferdinand's omission from the England squad for Euro 2012 escalated when his representative called the defender's treatment "nothing short of disgraceful".
THE GUARDIAN
Roy Hodgson's continued reluctance to include Rio Ferdinand in his squad for the European Championship was denounced as "disgraceful" by the defender's representative after Gary Cahill became the latest England player to be ruled out of the tournament having sustained a double fracture of the jaw.
THE INDEPENDENT
The Rio Ferdinand camp accused Roy Hodgson of a "total lack of respect" yesterday after the defender was overlooked as a replacement for Gary Cahill, who is out of England's Euro 2012 squad, in favour of the Liverpool full-back Martin Kelly.
The Belgium forward Dries Mertens, who shoved Gary Cahill into Joe Hart on Saturday and inadvertently caused the broken jaw that means the defender will miss Euro 2012, has "sincerely" apologised for his actions.
DAILY RECORD
Alan Thompson was left stunned after being sacked by Celtic less than two months after helping Neil Lennon's side win the title.
Charles Green and the SFA were locked in a war of words last night over Rangers' decision to go to the Court of Session to have their 12-month transfer ban overturned.
Rangers ace Andy Little could spark an Ibrox exodus after admitting he's now on the lookout for a new club.
Former Hibs loanee Tom Soares has been told he has no future at Stoke, paving the way for a possible summer return to Easter Road.
Celtic are ready to cut their losses on Daryl Murphy by flogging him to Ipswich for a knockdown fee.
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