Daily WHUFC News - 13th June 2012

Transfer update
WHUFC.com
West Ham United are working hard to bring in new faces for the club's return to the Premier League
12.06.2012

Although the action on the pitch at the Boleyn Ground has taken a break for the summer, the hard work to bring in new faces for the 2012/13 Premier League season is still very much ongoing. Manager Sam Allardyce and Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold are in daily contact as they look identify the right players to help bolster the Hammers side that secured Premier League football with a dramatic late win at Wembley in the npower Championship Play-Off final. West Ham United are hoping to bring in at least five new players this summer, with possible targets identified across the field and a particular focus given to bringing in at least two new attacking players. There are currently bids in for two players and talks are also at an advanced stage to sign two of the best 'Bosman' transfers available in the Premier League. With plenty of rumours flying around about possible transfer targets and approaches for different players, supporters are reminded that that the very first place any official transfer news will be confirmed is either at whufc.com, via the official SMS service or on the club's Facebook or twitter pages. It is hoped news of the Hammers' second summer signing after goalkeeper Stephen Henderson will be announced to supporters in the next seven days so remember to keep checking back to make sure you do not miss out.

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Big Sam's Italian job
KUMB.com
Filed: Tuesday, 12th June 2012
By: Staff Writer

West Ham are being linked with a move for a mystery Juventus player after Sam Allardyce was apparently spotted meeting staff of the Serie A club. Sky Sports Italia are reported to have caught the United boss speaking with Juventus director Fabio Paratici earlier today, leading to speculation that Big Sam is looking at one of La Vecchia Signora's wantaway wingers. Two names already mooted as potential targets are Dutch international Eljero Elia and the former CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic. 25-year-old Elia was recently linked with a move to Liverpool after becoming frustrated at a lack of opportunities with the currnet Serie A champions, who won the Scudetto for the first time in nine years last season. Despite featuring for the Netherlands at the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa his lack of playing time at Juve - Elia made just five appearances for the club all season having signed from Hamburg in a €9million switch - led to his exclusion from Bert van Marwijk's Euro 2012 squad.

Meanwhile 27-year-old Krasic, a right-sided winger with an explosive turn of pace fared little better in 2011/12, making only a handful of starts for the Serie A champions in his second season at the club. Having signed from CSKA in August 2010 for a fee circa €15million, the Serb was an almost ever-present in his first season at the Juventus Stadium but fell out of favour and was linked with both Chelsea and Tottenham in January of this year. He opted to remain in Turin but was soon left to rue his decision after he failed to win his place back in Antonio Conte's first team reckoning.

Allardyce, who is also reported to have met with representatives of other clubs whilst in Italy has also been linked with Inter's 19-year-old Dutch striker Luc Castaignos and Juve's 29-year-old forward Fabio Quagliarella.

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Hammers 'in talks' with Momo
KUMB.com
Filed: Tuesday, 12th June 2012
By: Staff Writer

That's Wigan's highly-rated Momo Diame, according to reports emanating late this afternoon...

Out of contract this summer, the 24-year-old has been interesting Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton amongst others, but according to Sky Sports the Hammers appear to have stolen a march over their rivals in the rase to sign the Senegalese international. According to the 24-hour TV channel, West Ham are close to tieing up a deal to take the French-born defensive midfielder to east London on a free transfer, with talks said to be 'at an advanced stage'. Diame joined Athletic from Spanish club Reyo in August 2009 in a cash-plus-player swap ( €3.8 million plus defender Antonio Amaya). At the time he was said to have been watched by the likes of Real Madrid and Arsenal having ressurrected his career in Spain. Meanwhile West Ham confirmed this afternoon that they are hoping to bring in several players ahead of the beginning of the 2012/13 campaign. "United are hoping to bring in at least five new players this summer, with possible targets identified across the field and a particular focus given to bringing in at least two new attacking players," a statement posted on whufc.com this afternoon read. "There are currently bids in for two players and talks are also at an advanced stage to sign two of the best 'Bosman' transfers available in the Premier League" - one of whom is thought to be Diame.

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Rangers go for Green
Hughes to offer keeper four-year deal at Loftus Road
By Pete O'Rourke - Follow me: @skysportspeteo. Last Updated: June 12, 2012 3:02pm
SSN

Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers are closing in on the signing of England goalkeeper Robert Green on a free transfer. Rangers boss Mark Hughes has made a new goalkeeper one of his top priorities and has been linked with a host of stars, including Ben Foster, Shay Given and Green. However, it is understood Hughes has opted to pursue a move for Green who is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at West Ham. Green, who is currently away on international duty with England at Euro 2012, is looking for a new club after turning down a new deal at West Ham. West Brom have also been credited with an interest in Green, but it appears QPR are set to win the race for the 32-year-old. Rangers are prepared to offer Green a four-year contract to lure him to Loftus Road and hope to tie up the deal as soon as possible. It is thought they are ready to send out officials to Poland and Ukraine next week to finalise the move as they look to make Green their first signing of the summer.

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Diame in Hammers talks
Top-flight new-boys could win race for midfielder's signature
Last Updated: June 12, 2012 5:14pm
SSN

Sky Sports understands West Ham are holding a second round of talks with former Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame. The sought-after Senegal midfielder is available on a free transfer after his contract at Wigan expired and has attracted reported interest from several Premier League clubs. Liverpool were thought to be front-runners for his signature, while Aston Villa, QPR and Sunderland have also been linked. But it appears the Hammers could beat them to the punch, with the top-flight new-boys thought to be in a second round of negotiations with the 24-year-old. Diame, who joined the Latics from Rayo Vallecano for €3.8million in 2009, notched up 89 appearances during his stint at the DW Stadium, scoring seven goals.

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Prem sides eye Salpingidis
Greek striker's representative in talks with a number of teams
Last Updated: June 12, 2012 12:57pm
SSN

Sky Sports understands Greece star Dimitris Salpingidis is a target for several Premier League clubs. Stoke, Wigan, Norwich and newly-promoted sides West Ham and Reading are all thought to be eyeing the striker. Salpingidis, 30, became a hero for his country after stepping off the bench to bag the equaliser against co-hosts Poland in the opening game of Euro 2012 to salvage a 1-1 draw. Salpingidis, who plies is trade for PAOK, also scored for the Greek outfit in last season's Europa League group stage victory against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Despite having a year to run on his contract he is thought to be able to leave on a free this summer after a dispute over wages. The player's UK representative, Chris Nathaniel admitted: "We are talking with a number of Premier League teams."

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Diame and Jarvis Enter the Frame!
By S J Chandos
West Ham Till I Die

West Ham transfer rumours are flying about left, right and centre at present. Amid all this speculation, the West Ham Utd FC official website has stated that the club are looking to bring in at least 5 new signings this summer, with two forwards targeted. Interestingly, they state that bids have been submitted for two players and negotiations are at advanced stages with two of the best Bosmen signings in the PL.

This evening a report emerged that one of those Bosmans was Wigan's defensive midfielder Mo Diame. And the club have submittted a £4m bid for pacy left winger, Matt Jarvis. I mention these two reports because they are realistic and suitably ambitious, in that both players are the right age and their addition would significantly improve us in two key positions. Wolves will probably hold out for more than £4m, although equally, they might decide it is time to cash in on Jarvis. West Ham could try to sweeten the deal by offering a player exchange deal or a season long loan for one of our younger players like Sam Baldock. That's if he is not loaned as part of the deal to bring Wilfred Zaha from Crystal Palace. What a propsect, having Zaha and Jarvis on the flanks and Diame in the midfield holding role next season. That would be a massive step forward for us.

Another rumour this evening, originating from Italy, is that Sam Allardyce has been seen in discussions with officials of Juventus and there may be a potential deal or two afoot. We will have to wait and see if anything comes of this, but would Allardyce be dealing directly with officials of Juventus? Surely under the current set up at the club it would be David Sullivan doing the negotiations on Allardyce's identified targets? Whether it is true or not, it is good to see West Ham being linked with quality players at one of the best clubs in Europe.

On the issue of Sam Baldock's future, I am personally against his sale. He has lightening pace and good striking ability and is ideally suited to PL football. It could be a serious mistake to dispose of his potential so early, before he has been given a chance to show what he can do. Nicky Maynard is also a young player of significant potential, but it could be Baldock who eventually emerges as the better striker. Certainly both players need to be given a decent chance to show what they can do in the PL.

SJ. Chandos.

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Hammers offer Jarvis a lifeline
The Sun
Published: 12th June 2012

WEST HAM have tabled a £4million bid for Wolves' England winger Matt Jarvis. The Hammers made an official move last night to offer Jarvis a quick return to the Premier League. Irons boss Sam Allardyce is keen to start building a team fit for the top flight after clinching promotion. Jarvis, 25, earned his first England cap in a friendly against Ghana last year, and scored eight goals for relegated Wolves last season.

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce makes a £4 million bid for Wolves' and England winger Matt Jarvis.
Sam Allardyce is stepping up his preparations for the Premier League after making a £4 million bid for Wolves' and England winger Matt Jarvis.
Telegraph.co.uk
By John Percy1:28AM BST 13 Jun 2012

Telegraph Sport can reveal that Allardyce, the West Ham manager, tabled an offer for Jarvis on Tuesday afternoon as he attempted to make his first major recruitment since guiding the club back to the top flight. Wolves are expected to reject the offer as they rate Jarvis at around £10 million but West Ham have made the first move for a player that was always likely to be targeted after relegation to the Championship. Steve Morgan, the Wolves chairman, is intent on demanding a significant fee for Jarvis, who only cost an initial £400,000 from Gillingham in 2007. Morgan will point to the fact that the 26 year-old made his debut for England last year, making an appearance as a second-half substitute against Ghana, and has also performed consistently in the Premier League for the past three campaigns.
West Ham are not prepared to meet the strict fee that will be required to prise Jarvis out of Molineux but will make a second, improved offer if their opening gambit is turned down. Allardyce could also face competition from Stoke City, with Tony Pulis a long-term admirer.

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Hammers bid £4m for Jarvis while Big Sam continues chase for Diame
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 22:45, 12 June 2012 | UPDATED: 02:18, 13 June 2012
Daily Mail

West Ham have tabled a £4million offer for Wolves' winger Matt Jarvis and have re-opened talks with midfielder Mohamed Diame. Sam Allardyce's bid for Jarvis is likely to be met with resistance as the 26-year-old is one of a cluster of players that Stale Solbakken will be hoping to keep. Free agent Diame, 24, has also attracted interest from Sunderland and Liverpool, but would be interested in a move to London. Allardyce is also keen to sign a striker. He has been rebuffed in bids for Norwich's Grant Holt but is monitoring Evian's Yannick Sagbo again and is interested in Sochaux's Modibo Maiga. The 24-year-old Maiga almost joined Newcastle last year and has emerged as a target for Stoke and Reading this summer. Sochaux value him at £6m.

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West Ham lining up sensational double swoop on Italian giants
Footylatest.com

According to reports in Italy, West Ham United are looking to make a serious bid to re-establish themselves in the Premier League by tapping on the door of one of Europe's most illustrious clubs, Juventus. The Hammers are looking to acquire Eljero Elia and Milos Krasic as the two talented midfielders have steadily blown peripheral to the plans of the Old Lady owing to inconsistency on the pitch.

After a stunning first season in Turin, Krasic found it very hard to cement his spot in the first team as coach Antonio Conte rung in the changes and brought his own vision to the club. The Serb has found himself struggling to compete for a spot in the team and Juventus have made it amply clear that they don't mind letting Krasic go despite investing 15 million euros in the winger.

Eljero Elia has had a similar fate with Juve, barely making any first team appearances since his move from Hamburg last summer. The 9 million euro move has proved a sour one for both player and club and a move away for him is expected to materialize this summer.

Sam Allardyce has a very rugged and old fashioned style of football that could be offset by the arrival of these two flair players in midfield. It'll be interesting to see how Allardyce gets the two deals in the favour of the Hammers and convinces these two talented men to serve a newly promoted Premier League club.

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West Ham wanted Quagliarella
By Football Italia staff

It's reported West Ham's offer for Fabio Quagliarella was rebuffed, but they are in talks for Juventus duo Milos Krasic and Eljero Elia. The rumours began to swirl around when Sky Sport Italia cameras caught Hammers manager Sam Allardyce in a meeting with Juve director Fabio Paratici in Italy this afternoon. According to the latest reports, Allardyce initially went to ask after striker Quagliarella, but was told in no uncertain terms this move would not go through. Instead, Juve are in talks to either loan or sell wingers Krasic and Elia.

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West Ham Beat Liverpool to the Signing of Free-Agent Mohamed Diame
Sportsvibe.co.uk

West Ham United are now the favourites to sign free-agent Mohamed Diame after it was revealed that the club were holding a second round of discussions with the defensive midfielder. The Senegal international is available on a free transfer after deciding to leave Wigan after his contract ended and it had been believed that he would be moving to Liverpool. Sky Sports has reported that despite Liverpool being the favourites to sign Diame, it is now West Ham that look like securing the signature of Diame. The Hammers gained promotion back to the Premier League after beating Blackpool in the play-off final and manager Sam Allardyce will be looking to strengthen his squad. The 24-year-old is believed to be holding talks with West Ham and it seems they are on the verge of a major coup as they look to beat a number of other Premier League clubs to Diame. Wigan paid €3.8million for the midfielder in 2009 from Rayo Vallecano and he went on to make 89 appearances for the club in his three-year spell with the club.

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West Ham to swoop for £4m Sochaux striker
By talkSPORT | Tuesday, June 12, 2012

West Ham are leading the chase to sign Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga. Maiga, 24, almost made a move to Newcastle back in January, but saw the deal collapse after they had concerns over a knee problem. The Mali forward is confident there will be no problems this time around and is also attracting interest from Stoke. Despite his injury concerns, Maiga has a formidable goalscoring record for Sochaux and is ready to show he can compete at the highest level. Reports in French newspaper L'Equipe claim West Ham are in pole position to land his signature and are set to make a £4m bid. Sam Allardyce is looking to bolster his forward line following the club's promotion into the Premier League and would like to bring in his new signings before pre-season gets underway at the start of July.

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Hammers move for Souprayen and Solly as Big Sam looks to strengthen defence
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 10:16, 12 June 2012 | UPDATED: 10:16, 12 June 2012
Daily Mail

Premier League new boys West Ham have made a £1.2million bid for Dijon left-back Samuel Souprayen, and are preparing an offer for Charlton right-back Chris Solly. Hammers boss Sam Allardce is keen to strengthen his defence having overseen a clear-out following the club's Championship play-off final win over Blackpool last month. Souprayen, 23, was a rare shining light for Dijon last season as they were relegated from the French top flight. The former France Under-21 international can also play at centre-back. Solly, 21, was voted Charlton's player of the season as they won the League One title and the Addicks are likely to demand a seven-figure sum for the player. Defenders Julien Faubert and Abdoulaye Faye were both been released by Allardyce at the end of the season, while left-back George McCartney has returned to Sunderland following the end of his season-long loan. Although Allardyce hopes to bring McCartney back to the club, he currently only has four senior defenders on his playing staff - James Tomkins, Winston Reid, Guy Demel and Joey O'Brien.

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