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Daily WHUFC News - 28th May 2010

Hall helps England into final
WHUFC.com
Robert Hall played part as England U17s reached the European Championship
final on Thursday
27.05.2010

Robert Hall has helped England to reach the UEFA European Under-17
Championship final courtesy of a 2-1 semi-final victory over France. Hall,
who is now unbeaten in an incredible 15 matches at U17 level, was named
among the substitutes in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, only to be called on after
just 16 minutes when Manchester United's William Keane was forced off with
an injury. Seven minutes later, Ipswich Town forward Connor Wickham put
England ahead with a smart finish which no doubt impressed the watching Sir
Trevor Brooking.
Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland made a fine save to deny AJ Auxerre
striker Yaya Sanogo before Wickham latched on to a through ball from
Liverpool's Conor Coady and slotted the ball into the net a minute before
half-time. Shortly after the interval, Hall made a dramatic goal-line
clearance to deny Sanogo after Butland had been harshly adjudged to have
held on to the ball for too long. Everton midfielder Ross Barkley came close
to netting a third goal for the Young Lions, rampaging forward before
unleashing a rising 25-yard drive that Paris St. Germain stopper Alphonse
Areola did well to claw around the post. Moments later, France had halved
their deficit through Manchester United midfield player Paul Pogba, who rose
highest to head the ball over Butland's outstretched left hand. While France
continued to hold the upper hand in the closing stages, John Peacock's
youngsters were able to stand firm and reach the final for just the second
time in the competition's 28-year history. England, with West Ham's Jordan
Spence in their starting lineup, finished as runners-up to Spain in 2007.
The Spanish could provide the opposition again this time round should they
overcome Turkey in the second semi-final on Thursday evening. The final will
be played at the Rheinpark stadium in Vaduz on Sunday 30 May.

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Swiss role for Behrami
WHUFC.com
Valon Behrami has been named in Switzerland's final 23-man FIFA World Cup
squad
27.05.2010

Valon Behrami will wear the No11 shirt for Switzerland after being named in
the country's final 23-man FIFA World Cup squad. The West Ham United
midfielder is expected to be a central figure for Ottmar Hitzfeld's side as
they seek to qualify from Group H, which also contains European champions
Spain, Chile and Honduras. Behrami, who has 26 senior caps, has been a
regular member of the Switzerland squad since making his debut in a 1-1 draw
with France in October 2005. With the likes of FC Basel 1893 striker
Alexander Frei and Bayer 04 Leverkusen midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta also
in the squad, he believes his nation has a chance to make an impact in South
Africa. "Switzerland think they should get through the group stage, but then
it will be very difficult to go any further. If we go through to the second
round, that would be a great thing, and then we will see what happens. "We
have a good team and it will be important for our country, which is a small
country, to do well. We can finish in the top two in our group, but we must
give 100 per cent, like every other team in the World Cup. We must think
like this, then we have a chance."
At Germany 2006, Behrami lasted just two minutes before being sidelined with
an injury in the group-stage win over South Korea and is desperate to play a
more influential role this time around. Should Switzerland finish in the top
two in Group H, they are likely to face Brazil, Portugal or Ivory Coast in
the second round. With that in mind, the 25-year-old knows reaching the
quarter-finals would represent a major achievement. "A good World Cup would
be to go further than we did in Germany in 2006. Four years ago, we finished
top of our group ahead of France and South Korea, but we lost in the second
round. "If we could get to the quarter-finals, it would be a great result
for us. They were happy four years ago, so if we get through the group
again, they will be happy again, because we are a small country. To get
through the group is a big thing."

Switzerland complete their World Cup preparations by facing Costa Rica in
Sion on Tuesday 1 June and Italy in Geneva on Saturday 5 June.

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Upson's Japan plan
WHUFC.com
Matthew Upson want to impress England manager Fabio Capello in Sunday's
friendly with Japan
27.05.2010

Matthew Upson is fit and raring to go ahead of England's final 2010 FIFA
World Cup warm-up fixture against Japan on Sunday. The West Ham United
defender missed out on appearing in the 3-1 victory over Mexico at Wembley,
but hopes to return to Fabio Capello's starting lineup at the UPC-Arena in
Graz. Upson has been working hard at the Three Lions' training camp in
Austria this week and could be rewarded with a 20th senior cap against
fellow World Cup qualifiers Japan. Should he impress, the 31-year-old could
all-but guarantee his place in Capello's final 23-man squad, which the
Italian will name a few hours after Sunday's game. "It's been really good,"
he told whufc.com "The training camp was a good environment to work in, so
I've enjoyed it. "Of course I'm hopeful of being involved. I'm just going to
crack on, keep my head down and do it in training every day and try to
improve and see where it goes. "To be honest, maybe towards the end people
might get tense, but at the moment everyone is quite relaxed. We had a good
week of training and everyone is looking forward to the next game. "There is
nothing to be nervous about. All you can do is go in and give a good account
of yourself and it's out of your hands. Getting nervous about it isn't going
to help yourself, so I think everyone is pulling in the right direction and
whatever will be, will be."
Upson's preparations for the forthcoming tournament have gone smoothly save
for an unfortunate and accidental training-ground collision with Tottenham
Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe. Having already suffered a nasty blow to his
right eye courtesy of Stoke City's Robert Huth in October, the West Ham
captain received a cut to his left eye while heading the ball clear at
England's Irdning training camp. "My eye is good. It was just a nick and it
was one of those things. It was just a loose one. I stooped low to head it
and it just happened. We had a bit of a laugh about it because it was just a
little accidental clash."

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Moose backs Hammers trio
WHUFC.com
Ian 'Moose' Abrahams believes three West Ham United players should be in
England's FIFA World Cup squad
27.05.2010

talkSPORT pundit and West Ham United fan Ian 'Moose' Abrahams believes three
Hammers should be named in England's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. Moose, who
is a regular visitor to the Boleyn Ground Press Box on matchdays, has
championed the cause of Robert Green, Matthew Upson and Scott Parker to be
included by manager Fabio Capello.
The popular radio presenter also picked the Netherlands as his favourites to
win the tournament before taking to the hallowed turf to play in a charity
match. "Three West Ham players should be in the squad - Robert Green,
Matthew Upson and Scott Parker - but I think only two will be," he told
WHUTV. "I think Greeny, the other night against Mexico, secured his place as
No1, if there was any doubt and there never was in my mind. Although he
didn't play the other night, I thought it was a good game to miss, because
England were awful. I don't think Gareth Barry will be fit for the first or
second game, so I would take Scott Parker. "I watch Scott every week and he
can do it all - he can be defensive, he can be disciplined and he can go
forward. I think if you played Scott behind Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard
and Scott could sit and break up the play. The climate in South Africa is
suited to him, too."
As a man who is never shy to share his opinion, Moose was happy to tell
WHUTV who he thinks will lift the World Cup in Johannesburg on 11 July. "I'd
love to see England win the World Cup, as I've never seen in my lifetime.
People tell me about 1966 and it would be a great fillip for the game. Are
we going to win the World Cup? No. I think you've got to be spectacularly
optimistic to say so. I'll be honest about it. "Brazil are better than us,
Spain the European champions will be hard to beat. Cesc Fabregas is not an
automatic starter for them and he'd walk into the England team and up front
they have got David Villa and Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta and Xabi
Alonso behind. "Argentina are a decent side. People are writing them off
because of the way they qualified but they did qualify. We saw what Diego
Milito can do the other day [in the UEFA Champions League final] and any
team that has got Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez has a chance. "Holland are
going to be very strong. People aren't really talking about Holland but
Robin van Persie is fit, he hardly played last season for Arsenal and he's
an absolute quality player. "I think it'll be one of those four and England
will reach the quarter-finals and come home. If I had to pick one it would
be Holland."
While Moose is at home in a radio studio or the Press Box, he is less happy
in a football kit and boots on the pitch, as was shown by his display in the
aforementioned charity match. Playing at right-back, he failed to shine in a
6-6 draw before missing a crucial spot-kick in the penalty shoot-out, but
still confessed to thoroughly enjoying the experience.
"Basically my uncle is one of the sponsors and we got the use of the pitch
at the end of the season, which was brilliant of West Ham. Rather than just
use it for a kick-around, we have organised a charity game. "We've got a few
ex-players to come along - Don Hutchison, Marc Bircham and Matt Lockwood -
as well as [former England cricketer and talkSPORT colleague] Darren Gough,
who apparently used to play for Barnsley, and Tristan Gemmill from Casualty.
"The One Family charity is to help families who have been affected by
terrorism in Israel to help them to put their lives back in order and give
them a better life going on. "It's a big pitch. When you watch from up in
the Press Box you don't realise just how big it is. I've played here
two-or-three times before and it's wonderful. It's every boy's ambition to
get on the pitch, so to play on it is fantastic. "I had a big portion of
chips from the chippy around the corner to prepare, which is my normal
matchday experience!"

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Hammers lodge Piquionne bid
Lyon striker emerges as transfer target for West Ham
Last updated: 27th May 2010
SSN

Sky Sports News understands that West Ham have made an offer for Lyon
striker Frederic Piquionne. The Frenchman has just completed a season on
loan at Portsmouth and is now considering his next move. Although he was not
able to help the troubled South Coast club avoid relegation, Piquionne
impressed with a series of dynamic performances.
He has made it clear that he would like to stay in the Premier League and a
number of clubs are thought to be interested in securing his services.
Fulham are believed to be among the chasing pack but it now seems West Ham
have stepped up their own pursuit. Owners David Gold and David Sullivan are
looking to help strengthen the squad over the summer after only just staying
up and have identified Piquionne as a transfer target.

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Bennys Still Battling for it
The Sun
Published: Today

BENNI McCARTHY hopes he has done enough to win his place in South Africa's
World Cup squad. The West Ham hitman, 32, has struggled for fitness. He
said: "Hopefully by May 31 my levels will be higher and my confidence will
come back."

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Valon must grin and Behr it
The Sun

WEST HAM have told Valon Behrami he is not for sale. The Swiss midfielder
has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks, with a
number of clubs, including Serie A side Palermo interested in the former
Lazio player. But his agent, Alessandro Beltrami, believes he will be with
the London club at the start of next season. He said: "Valon is thinking
about the World Cup, his future will be discussed later. "West Ham have
declared him non-transferable, so I think it is 99 per cent certain he will
remain in England. "Talk of Palermo? That is good because it means the
player has done well. "However, we are happy that West Ham have made him
unavailable for transfer." The 25-year-old joined the Hammers from Lazio in
2008 and is under contract until June 2013.

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West Ham leading Liverpool and Spurs in race for Villa star - Exclusive
Published 23:00 27/05/10 By James Nursey
The Mirror

West Ham are leading the race for Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies. The
centre-back Davies is being sacrificed at Villa Park as owner Randy Lerner
seeks to generate funds.
Both Liverpool and Spurs would like to add the stopper - previously called
up by England boss Fabio Capello - to their squads. But Davies is anxious to
play regularly again after a frustrating season on the bench at Villa. And a
move back to East London would appeal to the star, whose parents live in
Chigwell. Mirror Sport revealed on October 1 that Davies was unhappy Villa
failed to give him a new contract. He was due to open talks on fresh terms
when he had played 60 games for Villa but remains stuck on 58 after
dislocating his shoulder. Now he is likely to move to Upton Park when Avram
Grant is confirmed as the Hammers' new boss next week. Villa want £7million
for Davies after paying West Brom £10m for the star in July 2008 after a
successful loan. But West Ham argue that if James Collins, who Villa bought
from them last summer for £5m, is keeping Davies out of the side then he is
not worth more.

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Rob Green would 'glove' to be World Cup No.1
Published 23:00 27/05/10 By Simon Bird
The Mirror

Robert Green has discarded the old pair of goalkeeping gloves that show
he'll have a line in self-deprecating wit, whether Fabio Capello installs
him as No.1 at the World Cup or not. The "England's No.6" tag he wore two
years ago on his sturdy fists for a joke after missing out early on in
Capello's reign may soon need adapting. After eight starts in the last ten
games Green is in prime position to be first choice between the posts in
South Africa. Not that Green, rival David James or Joe Hart have any idea
who will be the lucky one chosen to deal with the world's best strikers, not
to mention the high altitude and new tournament ball that will make
shot-stopping even more difficult. Unusually, Capello has so far resisted
declaring who his No.1 will be, apart from actually saying he knows in his
own mind. It is a situation that is ensuring Green keeps striving in matches
and training with England, and the two top class saves the West Ham keeper
made against Mexico earlier this week will have done his cause no harm.
Capello knows that the keeper's position is perceived as one of England's
weaknesses and he is desperate for one of his trio to emerge as a force.
Green said: "The No.6 gloves went a long time ago! I don't know where they
are. It's a long way away in a chronological and metaphorical sense. "Yes, I
have made eight starts in the last ten games. To play games is encouraging,
to play well is encouraging. But I'm not going to read into anything or
listen to anything anybody says. You've just got to be prepared to play the
next game. "We're yet to find out who is No.1. I think it's a fairly unique
position. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing, we'll find out, but
I'm sure we're pushing each other as much as we can, which is the main
thing. "Whoever is going to be playing is going to be playing well because
he's kept the other guys out of the side. The other two guys are going to
have to support and encourage him. I'm sure that is what will happen come
the first game against the USA. "People ask if I am confident of getting the
nod. No, not at all. We've got a game on Sunday and I want to get ready for
that. I enjoyed playing a half against Mexico and I'll get back ready and
training to prepare for the game on Sunday. "We've got a big game against
Japan. If I'm playing then great, if I'm not playing then I'll be ready.
That's the most you can do. The opportunities to impress come few and far
between in international football so I just want to be prepared to take each
chance when I can."
Green admits that the new FIFA ball will add interest for keepers, with more
long shots being encouraged because of the pace it flies. He added:
"Different balls provide different problems and you've got to deal with it.
It's not so much a problem as something you have to manage and get prepared
forh. The more we train with them, the more we are prepared. "Those balls
seem to fly a lot more, they're a lot more plasticy than previous balls and
guys are encouraged to shoot from distance. We'll have to see how it
develops because obviously we're going to be a lot higher, and being in
stadiums is a lot different from being in mountains in Austria. As problems
go, it's not the worst thing to happen in the world, so we'll just deal with
it."
And if he does emerge as No.1, those gloves, wherever they are in his
cupboard at home, will be a collectors' item.

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Grant bags West Ham job
Harry Harris
May 27, 2010
ESPN

Avram Grant did a fine job under pressing circumstances at Portsmouth ©
Getty ImagesAvram Grant is the new manager of West Ham United - subject to
the formalities of a work permit. West Ham insiders have confirmed to
Soccernet that Grant has been appointed as the successor to Gianfranco Zola,
who was sacked two weeks ago. Soccernet understands that Grant held a
private meeting with the Hammers' board on Thursday to cement his three
year, £3 million contract. The official announcement is being delayed purely
due to the wait for a new work permit to be issued for the job at Upton
Park. A West Ham insider confirmed to Soccernet: "Avram Grant will be
appointed manager subject to the club gaining his work permit, which takes
time, but should be a formality."
Grant was wanted by half a dozen clubs in Europe, but has chosen West Ham
and an instant return to the Premier League after relegation with FA Cup
finalists Portsmouth.
Grant quickly rose to take the position despite candidates such as Mark
Hughes, Slaven Bilic and Steve McClaren being in the frame. David Sullivan
and David Gold were attracted to Grant by his heroics at Fratton Park with
penniless Pompey. West Ham, too, are working on a tight financial
restraints, and Sullivan revealed recently that the club were days away from
administration before they took over with a £50 million, 50% takeover at the
turn of the year. This week Sullivan and Gold bought a further stake for £8
million, £4 million going into the club to meet pressing liabilities and for
down payments on new signings. Grant's first task is to sort through a list
of nearly 30 players who are available for transfer and who would welcome a
move to Upton Park. Sullivan and Gold are making preliminary enquires about
several on the list, and initial offers have been lodged. West Ham had an
opening bid for Yakubu turned down on Wednesday and on Thursday morning made
an offer for Frederic Piquionne. West Ham believe that the work permit is a
"formality" but cannot unveil Grant as their new manager until it arrives,
and it is expected on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Robert Green moves from 'England's No6' to pole position
The West Ham man is one good match away from confirming his place as Fabio
Capello's No1 at the World Cup
The Guardian

Robert Green's progress with England is praiseworthy but that advance also
shows how goalkeeping resources have declined. There are no glamorous
candidates. Fabio Capello is bound to be an elitist and of his preferred
outfield line-up until now eight of the 10 players were involved in the
Champions League last season. Aaron Lennon will experience the competition
in the next campaign, assuming Tottenham Hotspur come through a qualifier.
Emile Heskey is the exception of sorts. He last appeared on that front with
Liverpool in November 2002.

When Capello goes looking for goalkeepers the manager must watch some of the
less prominent clubs. David James came bottom of the table with Portsmouth.
Green's West Ham claimed the last place of safety in the Premier League. His
fitness held up better than that of James and he was spared only one of the
38 matches in a trying campaign. It is as well that Green is a strong
character with an independent cast of mind. Capello's first England game was
in February 2008 but a year passed before the Italian picked him.

At least Green is not the sort to mope. While being emphatically ignored, he
had the words "England's number 6" embroidered on his gloves for a match
with Birmingham. He is much too intelligent to tease Capello and made it
very clear that he had been mocking the obscurity of his candidacy at that
stage. "I don't know where they are," he now says of the gloves. "It's a
long way away in a chronological and metaphorical sense."

Dire circumstances have since worked in his favour. Others have suffered
from injury or dwindling form and Green has made the most of that
opportunity. He even had a bearing on the outcome of Monday's win over
Mexico when twice denying Carlos Vela.

"Fortunately he's kicked them straight at me," said Green with a wise
modesty, "but it is pleasing to make saves when you're needed. In
international football chances don't come along as often as in Premier
League football, so you know if you can make saves, it is an important
moment in a game because you are not going to make as many chances up the
other end to make amends if they score."

He comes across as the man under review by Capello that he probably is.
While James is expected to start in Sunday's friendly with Japan in Graz, it
is conceivable Green will get some time as well. The manager seems to regard
Joe Hart as a long-term prospect.

The idea that a decision about the goalkeeper is still to be made or, more
likely, made public has certain overtones. It is faintly evocative of the
1970s and the weak-minded alternating between Peter Shilton and Ray
Clemence. Capello is unlikely to follow that example but for the time being
Green and James are in the dark.

"I think it's a fairly unique position," said the West Ham goalkeeper.
"Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing, we're yet to find out. I'm sure
we're pushing each other as much as we can. Whoever is going to be playing
is going to be playing well because he's kept the other guys out of the
side. The other two guys are going to have to support and encourage him. I'm
sure that is what will happen come the first game against the USA."

The traditions endure and that remark about helping whoever is picked smacks
of the camaraderie of goalkeepers, who usually suppose that outfield players
and managers have minimal insight into their line of work. However, Green
and James are also competitors. At 30 the West Ham player is nine years
younger but the age of a rival is not such a great consideration for this
post. It is merely the knee trouble and other aches that ensure Capello will
keep a close eye on James in training. Specialist advice is also available
from the goalkeeping coaches Franco Tancredi and Clemence.

Green will appreciate that it has been a challenge to persuade managers that
he is cut out for the England job. When Capello turned to him at last it was
almost four years after the single previous cap he had been awarded against
Colombia in 2005. At least complacency will not undermine him. "We've got a
big game on Sunday," he said. "If I'm playing, then great; if I'm not
playing, then I'll be ready. That's the most you can do. The opportunities
come few and far between in international football to impress, so I just
want to be prepared to take each chance when I can."

Green fielded questions about the difficulties posed by the 2010 World Cup
ball and its behaviour at altitude. "They're a lot more plasticy than
previous balls and guys are encouraged to shoot from distance," he said.
"We'll have to see how it develops because obviously we're going to be a lot
higher and being in stadiums is a lot different from being in mountains in
Austria [at the training camp]. As problems go, it's not the worst thing to
happen in the world, so we'll just deal with it."

The immediate challenge is for Green or James each to try and take a tight
grip on the goalkeeping duties with England. There may be more doubt about
Capello's verdict there than in any other decision. This seemingly banal
friendly with Japan could well seem like a key moment in Green's life.

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West Ham bids rejected for Piquionne and Yakubu
By Harry Harris, Football Correspondent
ESPN
May 27, 2010

West Ham had an opening bid for Yakubu turned down on Wednesday and on
Thursday morning made an offer for Frederic Piquionne. Avram Grant is due to
be unveiled as manager next week, and has been going through a list of
potential transfer targets. Grant has earmarked some of the players he knows
well, and they include his former player at Pompey, striker Piquionne and
Yakubu, who once played in Israel. Yakubu was first named by Soccernet as a
Hammers transfer target when David Sullivan and David Gold took over the
club back in January. Piquionne's loan spell with Pompey is now over and the
31-year-old wants to remain in the Premier League after a successful debut
season in England, though West Ham have yet to meet Lyon's £3 million asking
price. Piquionne scored 11 goals for Portsmouth last season, and is also
being chased by Fulham and Blackburn. Fulham have contacted the Ligue 1
giants to negotiate a deal as Roy Hodgson aims to strengthen his attack.
Grant's hopes of making Yakubu his first signing have suffered a setback as
Everton are demanding double the Hammers' initial offer. West Ham have had a
£5 million bid turned down by Everton as manager David Moyes wants the funds
from the sale to finance his move for Manchester City's Craig Bellamy. Moyes
wants closer to the £11.25 million he paid Middlesbrough for Yakubu.

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David Sullivan: We want Robert Green to remain at West Ham United
Co-owner denies speculation about poaching several Portsmouth players...
By Adithya Ananth
27 May 2010 11:46:00
Goal.com

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan insists that he would like to see
goalkeeper Robert Green remain at the club. Sullivan had previously revealed
that every player at the club would be for sale, with the exception of
midfielder Scott Parker. And while the co-chairman concedes that there is
still a chance that the 30-year-old could leave, he insisted that the east
London club would like for Green to continue plying his trade at Upton Park.
"Robert is an excellent keeper and we want him to stay," he said, according
to the London Evening Standard. "I believe the chances of him going are less
than 10 per cent." With manager Avram Grant widely touted to take the reins
to the London-based club, earlier reports pointed towards the Hammers
bringing in several players from the Israeli's former club Portsmouth.
"Everything is up in the air on players coming and going," Sullivan said.
"We have said we want to sign five or six but there will be some going as
well. "It is very unlikely we will sign more than two players from
Portsmouth, if any at all."

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Agent '99 Per Cent Sure' Palermo Target Valon Behrami Will Stay With West
Ham United
Swiss midfielder focused on World Cup
By Harry Veal
May 27, 2010 9:27:00 AM
Goal.com

Valon Behrami's agent has stated that he is "99 per cent certain" that the
player will remain with West Ham United next season. The Swiss midfielder
has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks, with a
number of clubs interested in the former Lazio man. Talk of a return to
Serie A with Palermo has increased, with the Italian side admitting their
interest in securing the player's signature. With West Ham looking to avoid
spending another season battling against relegation towards the foot of the
table, they have made it clear that whilst some players are available for
transfer, Behrami is not one of them. This is reiterated by his agent,
Alessandro Beltrami, who said that his client is currently fully focused on
the World Cup. "Valon is thinking about the World Cup, his future will be
tackled later," he told tuttomercatoweb. "West Ham have declared him
non-transferable, so I think it is 99 per cent certain he will remain in
England. "Talk of Palermo? That is good because it means the player has done
well. However, we are happy that West Ham have made him unavailable for
transfer."

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