Transfer deadline latest

  • by Matthew O'Greel
  • Thursday, 30th August 2007

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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