28/08/2007 18:46
Following speculation in the press West Ham can confirm we are holding talks
with Inter Milan over striker Adriano. The figures that have been quoted in
the media are inaccuarte as the possible deal is in it's early stages and
money has not yet been discussed. The club are investigating the possibiity
of a loan deal at this stage
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West Ham confirm Adriano approach - BBC
West Ham have confirmed they are in talks about a potential loan deal for
Inter Milan's out-of-favour Brazilian striker Adriano. A statement by the
Hammers said: "The possible deal is in its early stages and money has not
yet been discussed. "We are investigating the possibility of a loan deal at
this stage."
Adriano, 25, has slipped down the pecking order at Inter and Arsenal boss
Arsene Wenger has revealed he rejected a chance to take him on loan.
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Hammers move for Adriano - SSN
Hammers move for Brazilian
By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 28th August 2007
West Ham have confirmed they have made an approach to Internazionale for
Adriano. Inter confirmed last weekend they were willing to loan out the
Brazilian striker so that he can regain some form and fitness after dropping
down the pecking order at Giuseppe Meazza. Manchester City and Parma had
been linked with the powerful forward, although Adriano's agent appeared to
rule out the prospect of leaving on loan with the transfer window set to
slam shut on Friday
However, West Ham have now declared an interest in Adriano and are hoping to
lure him to Upton Park before Friday's transfer deadline. The 25-year-old
has suggested he would be willing to leave Inter on a permanent basis and
may be tempted by the chance to get his career back on track at West Ham.
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has revealed he has turned down the chance to take
Adriano to Emirates Stadium. "I was offered Adriano on loan and I said no,"
said Wenger. "We do not need him and it was an easy decision to make because
we're not out there to sign another striker. "The agreement was for a loan.
Adriano has qualities we don't need. They wanted to give us a player but
wanted one back in return. "I won't say who it was. I didn't want to lose
the player they requested. I didn't necessarily think Adriano would upset
the balance of the squad. "I have bought Eduardo Da Silva. I already had
Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie and I brought Nicklas Bendtner back.
"I still have Theo Walcott and Abou Diaby can play through the middle. Why
should I bring more forwards in? "I have big faith in my squad and they've
proved me right so far this season."
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Adriano approach confirmed - KUMB
Filed: Tuesday, 28th August 2007
By: Matthew O'Greel
West Ham are reported to have made an approach for Inter's Brazilian striker
Adriano. SkySports are reporting tonight that the Hammers have lodged a £17m
bid for the striker, who recently rejected a move to Manchester City.
However an unnamed Hammers 'source' is said to have claimed the deal is a
loan move with view to a permanent deal. West Ham are desperate for new
firepower ahead of the transfer deadline this Friday; Alan Curbishley's side
have managed just one goal from open play in their first three games of the
season. Adriano joined Inter in 2001, but fell foul of his employers in 2006
after several off-field incidents. He also lost his place in the national
squad after being dumped by Brazilian manger Dunga who told the 25-year-old
to 'change his behaviour'.
However whilst his professionalism has been called into question his goal
scoring record remains impeccable. Adriano has scored 43 times for Inter in
99 appearances, whilst a tally of 25 goals from 36 appearances for Brazil
makes him one of the world's most prolific strikers.
Update, 7pm
West Ham United have confirmed that talks with Inter are currently taking
place. A brief statement just released by the club said: "Following
speculation in the press West Ham can confirm we are holding talks with
Inter Milan over striker Adriano. "The figures that have been quoted in the
media are inaccurate as the possible deal is in its early stages and money
has not yet been discussed. "The club are investigating the possibiity of a
loan deal at this stage."
Scott Duxbury is thought to be representing the club in Italy. It is unclear
at this stage who leaked details of United's approach.
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West Ham make Adriano approach
Felix Lowe and agencies
Tuesday August 28, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
Adriano has scored 25 goals for Brazil. Photograph: Antonio Calanni/AP
West Ham have confirmed that they are in talks with Internazionale over a
loan deal for out-of-favour striker Adriano.
The Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday that they had made an approach
for the Brazilian hitman, who finds himself behind the likes of Hernan
Crespo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Suazo, Julio Cruz and Alvaro Recoba in the
pecking order at the San Siro.
Serie A champions Inter are prepared to let the 25-year-old Brazil
international join Alan Curbishley's side so that he can regain some form
and fitness following a couple of injury-hit seasons in Italy.
Valencia, Parma and Sven-Goran Eriksson's Manchester City have also been
linked with loaning the powerful forward, although the player himself has
publicly underlined his desire to stay at Inter - or be sold outright.
Adriano, author of 25 goals in 37 appearances for Brazil, admitted earlier
this summer that he had been driven to drinking after the recent passing
away of his father. Should he make the switch to Upton Park, he will join a
cluster of players - such as Craig Bellamy and Kieron Dyer - carrying
considerable baggage.
One Premier League side that will not be entering the race for Adriano's
signature is West Ham's London rivals Arsenal who, according to manager
Arsene Wenger, are in no need of further firepower.
Wenger said that his decision was also swayed by Inter's demand to take an
unnamed Arsenal player on loan in return.
"I was offered Adriano on loan and I said no," he said. "We do not need him
and it was an easy decision to make because we're not out there to sign
another striker.
"The agreement was for a loan. Adriano has qualities we don't need. They
wanted to give us a player but wanted one back in return. I won't say who it
was. I didn't want to lose the player they requested. I didn't necessarily
think Adriano would upset the balance of the squad.
"I have bought Eduardo Da Silva. I already had Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin
van Persie and I brought Nicklas Bendtner back. I still have Theo Walcott
and Abou Diaby can play through the middle. Why should I bring more forwards
in? I have big faith in my squad and they've proved me right so far this
season."
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