West Ham are set to step up their attempts to sign Nicky Shorey and Giles Barnes ahead of the transfer deadline, according to reports.
The Hammers have already seen a bid for Barnes rejected by the Rams but are likely to make a fresh attempt to sign the player following the horrific injury sustained by Kieron Dyer on Tuesday night.Meanwhile Nicky Shorey is likely to be the subject of a second transfer deadline bid later today, with some sources claiming that Reading have rejected a £5m offer.
Elsewhere it has been suggested that a deal has already been agreed between the two parties, but with the Royals unwilling to part company with the England defender until a replacement has been found.
Additionally, the Hammers have been linked with Roma's Brazilian winger Mancini - who SkySports 'understand' will be the subject of a deadline day approach from United.
Meanwhile, there is no fresh news this morning on the Adriano situation, although that is looking less likely with the player last night expressing a preference to remain in Italy.
Finally, it has just been revealed that Nikolas Anelka has signed a new contract with Bolton, ending any rumours linking him with a move to the East End.
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