Young striker Zavon Hines has told supporters that he hopes to remain at West Ham.
Hines, whose contract expires at the end of the month had been linked with clubs such as Newcastle and Sunderland in recent weeks.However he told his followers on Twitter this afternoon that his aim is to sign a new deal with West Ham - as KUMB.com exclusively revealed earlier this week.
"Sorry I haven't been on Twitter lately, I see I have been getting a lot of negative Tweets which I understand," said Hines. "But I don't wanna leave the club and I am try to agree a new deal. Thanks for the supportive Tweets."
"Hines is still hoping to reach an agreement that would extend his stay at the club"
- KUMB.com, 20th June
- KUMB.com, 20th June
Hines, who barely played last season due to injury is one of the club's lowest earners and was seeking parity in terms of salary with some of his colleagues.
However the club have refused to back down and sanction a major pay-rise due to the 22-year-old's previous injury problems.
Hines at West Ham
2008/09: Apps 1; Goals 1
2009/10: Apps 15; Goals 2
2010/11: Apps 6; Goals 0
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