West Ham United: July 2008 - news archive

West Ham are close to signing ex-Fulham keeper Jan Lastuvka from Shakhtar Donetsk to back up Robert Green.

Yossi Benayoun's agent has rejected speculation claiming the Liverpool winger could be sold to Man City or West Ham this summer.

Yossi Benayoun is being linked with a surprise return to West Ham from Liverpool who need to raise funds to strengthen their squad.

Alan Curbishley claims Craig Bellamy's brace and performance for West Ham at Peterborough on Tuesday was like having a new player.

West Ham winger Matthew Etherington is on the verge of breaking back into the first team after five months out with injury.

Alan Curbishley is said to be one of a number of Premiership bosses who are ready to make a £5m move for Palermo's Mark Bresciano.

Arsenal new boy Samir Nasri has confirmed that reported West Ham target Djibril Cisse wants a return to the Premier League.

Everton striker Andy Johnson appears to be heading out of the Goodison Park exit door with West Ham linked with a late move for him.

Shakhtar Donetsk's Czech Republic international goalkeeper Jan Lastuvka claims West Ham are interested in signing him.

Alan Curbishley was pleased with his West Ham side's fitness workout following their 3-2 defeat against the MLS All-Stars on Thursday.

Striker Kevin Doyle says he is happy to stay with Reading despite interest from both West Ham and Sunderland.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is weighing up a move for West Ham striker Craig Bellamy according to reports.

West Ham have announced the signing of Swiss international defender Valon Behrami from Lazio in a £5m move.

West Brom have failed in attempt to land West Ham centre-half James Collins who has been assured his future is at Upton Park.

Northern Ireland international left back George McCartney has signed a new five-year contract with West Ham.

Nolberto Solano's agent claims the former West Ham wide man is a target for Los Angeles Galaxy.

West Ham have three weeks to make a move for Reading defender Nicky Shorey or the player is not for sale.

Ipswich are "very close" to re-signing former goalkeeper Richard Wright from West Ham after he passed a medical.

West Ham are on alert after long-time target Eidur Gudjohnsen was reportedly informed he has no future at Barcelona.

West Ham have told disgruntled keeper Robert Green to wait 12 months for talks over a new deal.

Everton will only entertain bids of £10m for Andy Johnson as West Ham, Wigan and Sunderland eye a deal, reports say.

West Ham's Robert Green has put a host of Premier League clubs on alert after admitting he could quit Upton Park because of a pay row.

West Ham could be priced out of a move for £9m-rated Everton striker Andy Johnson after Bobby Zamora's cash warning.

West Ham have signed 17-year-old Hungary Under-19 international striker Balint Bajner.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is reportedly set to replace John Pantsil with Swiss international right-back Valon Behrami.

Fulham have signed West Ham's striker Bobby Zamora and defender John Panstil for a combined fee of £6.3million.

Ipswich will give former goalkeeper Richard Wright until the end of the week to decide on a move to back to Portman Road from West Ham.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is closing in on a double deal to be reunited with Lucas Neill and Craig Bellamy of West Ham.

West Ham are preparing a £1million bid for Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander leaving the way clear for Robert Green to leave.

West Ham striker Bobby Zamora is poised to sign for Fulham subject to a successful medical on Monday.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is reportedly running the rule over Ugandan left-back David Obua during pre-season.

West Ham are eyeing a move for Swiss international midfielder Valon Behrami, according to reports.

West Ham's hopes of signing Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen have been boosted with the forward eyeing a move to London or Manchester.

Sunderland's £4m target George McCartney does not want to leave West Ham this summer.

Manchester United stopper Rio Ferdinand has been backed to become England's full-time skipper by his brother Anton.

Reading boss Steve Coppell claims he will not be bullied into selling Nicky Shorey, or any of his other stars, to West Ham.

Anton Ferdinand has snubbed a potential move to Newcastle by insisting he would be more than happy to stay at West Ham.

West Ham's reported interest in Juventus wide player Valon Behrami is nothing more than pure speculation, according to his agent.

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble says he is happy where he is despite recent speculation linking him to Arsenal.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is the latest in a long line of Premiership bosses looking at Lazio's Valon Behrami.

Striker Craig Bellamy is fit and ready for the new season and is aiming to fire West Ham towards the European places.

Galatasaray are said to be hot on the trail of West Ham defender Lucas Neill and want to prise him away from Upton Park.

Alan Curbishley has made his first signing of the summer by taking Icelandic teenager Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson to West Ham.

Scott Parker is aiming to have an injury-free second season at West Ham after starting just 17 Premier League games last term.

West Ham have handed a five-year contract to highly-rated Czech Republic youth goalkeeper Mark Stech.

West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand says he is unaware of interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle.

Alan Curbishley is said to be on the verge of making his first summer signing in the shape of Icelandic defender Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson.

After his first season at the club was ruined by injury, Kieron Dyer is targeting a problem free 2008-09 campaign.

Aston Villa are said to be lining up a £6million bid to try and take goalkeeper Robert Green away from Upton Park.

Hammers defender Lucas Neill will end his career back in Australia, according to his agent, and he could leave as soon as next summer.

West Ham have stepped up their interest in Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, according to Spanish press reports.