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wednesday's news 11th july includes west ham
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ANDY CARROLL is a sensational transfer target for West Ham’s Sam Allardyce.
But the £35million hitman insisted last night he aims to stay at Liverpool to fight for his place. Boss Brendan Rodgers had revealed he is ready to loan out the Anfield record buy.
Italian giants AC Milan are keen, but Hammers owner David Sullivan believes it would be the perfect opportunity to reunite the Geordie hitman with ex-Newcastle manager Allardyce.
Sullivan is backing a season-long loan even though they may have to pay his £80,000-a-week wages.
However, the Hammers will hope they can strike a deal similar to Manchester City’s arrangement with Spurs over Emmanuel Adebayor last season.
Another key player in the deal will be West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan, who is Carroll’s best mate from their Newcastle days.
But last night a close friend of Carroll’s revealed: “There is no chance of Andy leaving Liverpool. He is staying put.
“So AC Milan can forget it and he won’t be going back to Newcastle or joining West Ham either — on loan or otherwise.”
Carroll, 23, has failed to make a big impact on Merseyside and scored only four goals last season.
Rodgers said on Monday: “A loan is something I would have to look at. It can benefit the club in the long term.”
Cockney Carroll! West Ham plotting shock one-year loan swoop for big Andy
His Anfield future's in doubt, now the £80k/week England star could join mentor Kevin Nolan in East London and be Allardyce's lump-it target!
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Andy Carroll is ready to fight for his Anfield future...despite becoming a sensational target for West Ham.
The London club have joined the chase to capture the England striker, and believe they have a trump card over AC Milan, who have also expressed their admiration for the Liverpool forward.
Carroll’s best mate and mentor is Hammers midfielder Kevin Nolan, and boss Sam Allardyce believes that relationship could tip the balance in his favour.
Senior figures at West Ham confirmed they are ready to approach Liverpool with a proposal for a year-long loan deal for a player who played under Allardyce at Newcastle.
The stumbling block would be money, with West Ham unlikely to be able to afford wages that are around the £80,000 a week mark - a figure that would present few problems for Milan.
New Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he will assess whether Carroll can fit into his plans over the coming pre-season weeks, and prove he can operate in the new system that will be adopted at Anfield.
Rodgers revealed earlier this week he could be persuaded to let the centre forward go out on loan, with Milan the most likely destination given their ability to pay the full amount of the striker’s wages.
Yet Carroll himself has responded to suggestions his future at Liverpool is again under pressure, by insisting he is prepared to fight for the right to be there once more.
The striker spent much of last year battling against the skepticism of then manager Kenny Dalglish, who - according to Manchester City - tried to arrange a swap deal involving Carlos Tevez last winter.
That arrangement fell through, and Carroll responded with some fine end of the season form to not only revive his Anfield fortunes, but also force himself into the England squad to play a role at Euro 2012.
An impressive goal against Sweden seemed to have settled his Reds future, but apparently cut little ice with Rodgers, who wants to move away from a 4-4-2 formation, and introduce a free-flowing three man forward line, without a traditional centre forward.
The Liverpool boss is close to pulling off a deal to bring exciting young Italian forward Fabio Borini to Anfield, and is also interested in Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge.
While that suggests there is little chance of regular games for Carroll at Anfield, sources close to the player have insisted he will not leave without a fight, and is ready to scrap for the chance show his new manager what he can do.
The player has spoken at length with Rodgers already, and expressed his desire to stay, even though the manager made clear his preference for a progression towards a different style at Anfield.
Milan have confirmed their interest and already investigated the prospect of a loan deal, but there is no enthusiasm from within the Carroll camp for a move to Italy, and that could offer West Ham some hope, given the player’s close relationship with Nolan.
Liverpool would be more comfortable with letting Carroll go to a foreign club, reducing the prospect of him returning to haunt them in the Premier League. They already have a relationship with AC after agreeing a year long loan deal for Alberto Aquilani last season.
WEST HAM LINE-UP SHOCK SWOOP FOR ANDY CARROLL
WEST HAM have targeted a sensational swoop for Andy Carroll.
The Premier League new-boys want to take the Liverpool hitman on a season-long loan.
The Hammers have been alerted after new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admitted it might be best for the England international to go on loan, with AC Milan interested.
But West Ham owner David Sullivan reckons it is the perfect chance to reunite the Geordie hitman with former Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce.
Sullivan is backing a season-long loan as there would be no long-term commitment for the Hammers and no transfer fee.
West Ham may have to stretch to pay his £75,000-a-week wages but are hoping Liverpool will assist them like Manchester City did when they sent Emmanuel Adebayor on loan to Spurs last season.
Carroll scored his first goal for Newcastle during Allardyce’s brief spell in charge on Tyneside five years ago and the West Ham boss has always been an admirer.
Another key player in the deal will be West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan, who is Carroll’s best mate from their Newcastle days.
The pair lived together when Carroll was experiencing difficult times in Newcastle and Nolan would be the ideal man to steer him through the potential pitfalls of moving to London.
It will be just the boost Carroll needs after struggling to justify his £35m fee since moving from Newcastle to Liverpool in January 2011.
Sign on: Jussi Jaaskelainen and Sam Allardyce sign autographs at Meadow Park
Jaaskelainen makes bow for West Ham as Big Sam's side draw at Boreham Wood
Jussi Jaaskelainen made his West Ham bow as Sam Allardyce's side were held to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly at Boreham Wood.
Sam Baldock followed up his goal in the 3-1 defeat to Austria Vienna with the opening strike after 27 minutes, finishing off some fine work from the lively Ricardo Va Te.
Despite being in control for much for the game, the Hammers - who fielded two different sides for each half - were pegged back after the break with Inih Effiong punishing some lacklustre defending.
Sam Allardyce wants to sign Liverpool's Andy Carroll for West Ham
• West Ham believed to want England striker on loan
• Permanent transfer for £15m could follow
The England striker Andy Carroll is believed to be a loan target for a number of clubs. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Sam Allardyce is believed to be about to make a bid for Liverpool's England striker Andy Carroll. West Ham are proposing an initial loan with a view to buying the 23-year-old for around £15m who signed from Newcastle United for £35m in January, 2011.
West Ham, returning to the Premier League after their relegation last year, may face opposition for Carroll from a number of other clubs after reports emerged suggesting Liverpool had let it be known that they were willing to listen to offers for the player.
Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, said on Monday that the possibility of loaning Carroll is "something I would have to look at" although he did indicate that he would give the forward time to see if he would fit into his plans at Anfield.
West Ham want Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to link up with his old boss
ANDY CARROLL is a sensational transfer target for West Ham, who want to take the Liverpool striker on a season-long loan.
The newly promoted Premier League side have been alerted to the possibility after Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers suggested it might be best for the England forward to leave Anfield for a while, with AC Milan already interested.
But West Ham owner David Sullivan reckons it is the perfect opportunity to reunite Carroll with his former manager at Newcastle, Sam Allardyce.
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers suggested it might be best for the England forward to leave Anfield for a while, with AC Milan already interested
Sullivan is backing the move as there would be no long-term commitment for the Hammers and no transfer fee.
West Ham may have to stretch to pay his £75,000-a-week wages but are hoping Liverpool will assist them. Carroll scored his first goal for Newcastle during Allardyce’s brief spell in charge five years ago and the West Ham manager has always been an admirer.
Another key player in the deal will be West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan, left, who is Carroll’s best pal from their Newcastle days.
The pair were housed together when Carroll was experiencing difficult times in Newcastle and scored for fun when they played together in the black and white stripes. West Ham are hoping they will do the same in claret and blue.
Carroll has struggled to justify his £35million fee since moving from Newcastle to Liverpool in January 2011, although he did finish last season strongly.
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Can You Imagine Andy Carroll in Claret & Blue?
The rumours have been circulating all evening, and tomorrow's Daily Mail has the story that West Ham are trying to secure the services of England striker Andy Carroll on a year long loan. Yes, you read that right. It will no doubt be seen by some as the owners giving us all hope that a star player is about to be signed, only for it to come to nowt, but according to Lee Clayton, a football journalist and Hammers fan, they are deadly serious.
As it happens, I am quite a fan of Carroll. He has had a torrid time at Liverpool. mainly because he was never played in the right position. His record at Newcastle shows what he is capable of. OK, many of his goals were in the Championship, but he scored 14 in 33 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, which is a good record. Six in 42 for Liverpool is not so impressive. But to balance that, he's scored 6 in 18 England games at all levels and 2 in 7 full internationals.
After the season he had last year, his performances at Euro 2012 were highly creditable and it was obvious to see that no defender relished playing against him.
Do I think he would come to West Ham? In all honesty, no I don't. But stranger things have happened. I suspect much might depend on what kind of relationship he enjoyed with Sam Allardyce when he was at Newcastle. Allardyce picked him 4 times but then packed him off on loan to Preston where he only scored 1 goal in 11 games. And then of course, we should remember that Kevin Nolan is his best mate.
* There are also rumours that a deal for a foreign striker has been agreed. No idea who.
* Sam Baldock scored in the 1-1 draw at Borehamwood earlier - his second goal in two games.
West Ham are set to launch an ambitious bid for England striker Andy Carroll. Sam Allardyce wants to make a marquee signing ahead of his club’s return to the Barclays Premier League and West Ham’s owners are prepared to break their budget for the Liverpool No 9. However, they face stiff competition from Fulham, who are prepared to offer Clint Dempsey plus cash as part of any deal, while there is also interest from Italy. West Ham are proposing an initial loan with a view to buying Carroll for around £15million. That would represent a huge loss for Liverpool, who signed the forward for £35m in January 2011.
But Carroll, 23, is facing an uncertain future at Anfield after Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers refused to dismiss the idea he could leave on loan. Significantly, Rodgers would not give any assurances about Carroll’s future when presented with the opportunity on Monday and a switch to Upton Park could prove enticing. Allardyce’s style of play would suit Carroll, while he would also link up with close friend and former Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan.
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Hammers held by Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood battled to a deserved 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United this evening.
The Hammers handed the captaincy to former Wood youngster Pelly Ruddock on his return to Meadow Park.
West Ham fielded a different side in each half, in front of a bumper crowd, but included most of their first-team including skipper Kevin Nolan and new signing Jussi Jaaskelainen.
The visitors started strongly and took the lead after 27 minutes when Ricardo Vaz Te found Sam Baldock who netted his second goal of pre-season.
But the hosts nearly levelled when Graeme Montgomery's strike was well saved by Jaaskelainen.
Boreham Wood grabbed the equaliser six minutes into the second half when a poor back pass by Eoin Wearen was seized upon by Omer Riza and he set up substitute Inih Effiong for the close-range finish.
Sam Allardyce's side had two great chances to win the game late on.
Nolan headed Matt Taylor's cross against the bar. But the worst miss came in the final minute when Nicky Maynard blazed the effort wide of the target.
The Hammers travel to Southend United this weekend while Wood are at home to Stevenage.
Tottenham are close to a deal to sign France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris from Lyon - but they will need to raise their offer by £3m to about £15m.
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West Ham hope midfielder Kevin Nolan - a close friend of Andy Carroll's - can persuade the Liverpool striker to move to Upton Park on loan.
Daily Mirror
Hugo Rodallega is Wigan's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with 24 goals
But England striker Carroll will oppose attempts to send him out on loan next season as he would rather fight for his place at Anfield and prove he has the ability to play in a Brendan Rodgers side.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
QPR goalkeeper Paddy Kenny will link up with Neil Warnock for a third time after agreeing a £400,000 move to Leeds.
Daily Mail
Hamburg are weighing up a move for forward Rafael van der Vaart, 29, as Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas prepares to sanction the sale of the Netherlands international.
London Evening Standard
Former Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, 26, is close to signing for Fulham on a free transfer despite interest from Everton.
Daily Mirror
AC Milan have revived their bid to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
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Newcastle target Vurnon Anita has been told he can leave Ajax this summer - if the Magpies pay the Dutch champions £8m.
Newcastle Chronicle
Wolves pair Steven Fletcher and Matt Jarvis can leave the relegated club - but only for "once-in-a-lifetime offers".
Express & Star
Sunderland winger Ahmed Elmohamady is a target for Hull.
Sunderland Echo
Nathaniel Chalobah was captain of the Chelsea side which won the FA Youth Cup last season
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo is ready to let highly-rated young defender Nathaniel Chalobah, 17, go out on loan to the Championship after impressing for England at the European under-19 finals.
Daily Mirror
Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is not interested in the vacant post in charge of the Russia national side, despite appearing on a 13-man shortlist for the job.
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The Glazer family's timing for floating Manchester United is facing criticism from some analysts who claim they are deliberately avoiding having to present United's expected decline in financial performance in 2011-12.
Guardian
Police have been called in after Port Vale players were allegedly caught urinating in bushes by a park warden during pre-season training.
DIEGO MARADONA has been sacked as manager of UAE club Al-Wasl after a trophy-less season.
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COLOMBIAN striker Cristian Montano, 20, is quitting West Ham after being offered only a £30-a-week hike in his wages.
MARK DAVIES is being hunted by both Reading and Fulham. The Bolton midfielder, 24, is valued at £5million.
WEST BROM want to sign Moroccan winger Yassine El Ghanassy, 21, on loan from Belgian club Gent.
COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS is training with West Ham ahead of a potential move from Turkish side Galatasary.
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Re: wednesday's news 11th july includes west ham
can understand why montano left if that last bit is true, he'll get more game time and money elsewhere..
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Cheers mate
When a newspaper uses the term sensational, you can usually assume it's bollox.
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Agree turnbull, if true, it's pretty icredible, what a ridiculous offer. Either they don't want him or they would rather another club takes him and they hope to get some compensation.TurnbullHammer wrote:can understand why montano left if that last bit is true, he'll get more game time and money elsewhere..
The lad's given 8 years to West Ham, never had a proper chance, scored 12 goals last season in leagues 1 and 2....some reward!
Good luck to him...
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I should have been a journalist, I could have invented that Andy Carroll story.
I would love him here, shame they have just looked at who his mate is, looked at who his former boss is and made the rest up from there.
Cheers CH.
I would love him here, shame they have just looked at who his mate is, looked at who his former boss is and made the rest up from there.
Cheers CH.
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that currant bun banner at the top lowers the tone of your much respected columm, nearly put me off reading. Top work Cockney Hammer, always reliable
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What better way to generate season ticket sales,to the general public,then leak a story zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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The fact that this Carroll thing is all over the papers means its b*llocks.
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15 mill for Carroll? Must be better out there for that.
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Repeat of previous seasons. Link ourselves with loads of players and sign very few at least not for decent money anyhow. Then say, "Oh well, we tried". :lol:
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Cheers Ch, as always.
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Thanks CH... I like the Andy Carroll story :lol: I rather enjoy us being a 'Top' club along with AC Milan.
Great stuff....
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COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS is training with West Ham ahead of a potential move from Turkish side Galatasary.
Is the Andy Carroll talk a smokescreen for this potentially high profile signing
Cheers CH (Thumbs up thingy)
Is the Andy Carroll talk a smokescreen for this potentially high profile signing
Cheers CH (Thumbs up thingy)