West Ham United: June 2008 - news archive

Prospective Ipswich keeper coach Malcolm Webster says Richard Wright could return to the international fold in the future.

Newly promoted Stoke City are said to be on the trail of West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon and are preparing a £2m bid.

James Collins says he is targeting a return to action in September's World Cup qualifiers for Wales after a serious knee injury.

West Ham star Freddie Ljungberg's sole focus is now on the Hammers after he announced his international retirement.

Everton are not planning on selling reported West Ham target Andrew Johnson during the transfer window, according to a report.

Grasshopper Zurich's highly-rated Argentinian striker Raul Bobadilla is a reported summer target of West Ham.

West Ham defender John Pantsil has admitted there is interest in his abilities but claims he wants to stay at Upton Park.

West Ham target James Harper could be set to join rivals Middlesbrough after Boro reportedly bid £3.5m for the Reading midfielder.

West Ham target Andy Johnson is said to have revealed he will only consider a move to Upton Park if Everton agree to sell him.

West Ham have slapped an asking price of £8million on the head of central-defender Anton Ferdinand who is wanted by Aston Villa.

Claes Elefalk, Freddie Ljungberg's agent, has denied the midfielder will be leaving West Ham and says he has an important role to play.

Alan Curbishley has been given the green light to make his move for Everton's Andy Johnson but faces a battle with Middlesbrough.

West Ham are ready to join Wigan and Blackburn in the race to sign midfielder Olivier Kapo from relegated Birmingham.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is set to make one last ditch effort to land Andy Johnson from Everton with a £9.5million offer.

Argentina defender Fabricio Coloccini has denied receiving any offer to join West Ham.

Aston Villa have joined Tottenham in the race to sign West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand, according to reports.

Reported West Ham target John Mensah says he would welcome a move to England but is hedging his bets as to where he is going.

West Ham continue to be linked with Reading duo James Harper and Nicky Shorey, but wait to make their move.

West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon has jetted off to Italy in an effort to get to the root cause of his injury problem.

Newcastle old boy Stephen Carr appears to have a choice between West Ham, Bolton and Portsmouth this summer.

West Ham lead the race to sign Reading midfielder James Harper but face a battle with Fulham and Bolton for his services.

West Ham are ready to battle it out with Bolton and Portsmouth for the signature of Newcastle defender Stephen Carr.

Lucas Neill could head back to Australia after his time with West Ham, with the defender looking to establish an A-League team.

West Ham have released veteran midfielder Nolberto Solano after just one season at Upton Park, but the player wants to stay in England.

The first of what could be many exits from Upton Park this summer is on the cards as Bobby Zamora looks set to join QPR.

West Ham look like missing out on the signing of £7m rated defender John Mensah from Rennes as Wigan close in on a deal.

Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has ruled out a move to West Ham saying he wants European football.

Spurs appear to be cooling their interest in a deal that would see them land defender Anton Ferdinand for Aaron Lennon plus cash.

West Ham are in a fight with both Middlesbrough and Premiership new boys Stoke for Reading midfielder James Harper.

Portsmouth have reportedly turned to Reading left-back Nicky Shorey but face a battle with West Ham to land him.

West Ham appear favourites to sign striker Eidur Gudjohnsen from Barcelona despite interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle.

West Ham are one of seven English clubs thought to be pondering a swoop for Ecuador striker Carlos Tenorio this summer.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has echoed his chairman Steve Morgan and reiterated that Hammers target Michael Kightly is not for sale.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has been linked with a move for Barcelona's out-of-favour striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.

West Ham target Richard Dunne looks set to run his contract down and stay at Eastlands for at least one further season.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has spoken of his delight in signing a new five-year deal at West Ham ending the transfer speculation.

West Ham are one of a number of clubs said to be keeping a close eye on the progress of Austrian striker Roland Linz.

Striker Dean Ashton is on the verge of agreeing a new bumper pay deal at the Hammers said to be worth approaching £13m.

Newcastle are watching developments at West Ham closely as strike target Dean Aston has yet to pen a new deal.

Any hopes that Alan Curbishley had of signing Michael Kightly from Wolves have been dashed as they claim he is not for sale

Hammers striker Craig Bellamy has given up plans for a summer holiday in order to concentrate on being fully fit for next season.

Wolves winger Michael Kightly is being linked with a summer switch to West Ham but Alan Curbishley faces a fight for his services.

Reading have told West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa that they will not let Nicky Shorey leave on the cheap.