Allardyce confirms he wants Kalou at Upton Park

About a week ago we spoke about the possibility of Lille’s Salomon Kalou coming to West Ham and his interest in a premier League return. Allardyce has now revealed that the club is after a deal with the Frenchman.

To put it short, the West Ham manager has confirmed he wants 27 year-old Salomon Kalou at the Boleyn Ground.. [Read more…]

Hammers keen on Fabio Quagliarella to partner Carroll up front

In the hunt for a front man to team up with Andy Carroll, it looks like the Hammers have enquired about Fabio Quagliarella from Italian Serie A giants Juventus.

Although the club shelled out £15million for Carroll after a year long loan spell from Liverpool, Allardyce feels he needs more strike power on which to build a successful team after a decent first season back in top flight football. [Read more…]

West Ham United Blog Friday Update

It’s been an interesting week for the Hammers and we’ll start off with the news that Salomon Kalou was taking the trip across the English Channel to London’s east end. Kalou’s a decent player who was so underused at Chelsea in my opinion and who now plays for Lille. If Allardyce can get him at a bargain price, why not? [Read more…]

Hammers keen on signing French striker Loic Remy

Rumours coming from The Daily Star suggest that West Ham United are nearing completion of a deal for French striker Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers.

After having deals fall through in the shape of Columbian hit man Duvan Zapata over work permit issues, the West Ham manager wants to add a few additions looking ahead to the new season, which is just around the corner. [Read more…]

Hammers to pay debts off before Olympic stadium move

Karren Brady, West Ham’s vice chairman was at parliament today to explain that the club must pay off their bank debt before they move into their new Olympic home in Stratford. That means the Hammers will have to clear around £35m worth of debt before the move takes place.

Brady insists that West Ham United have not been given any favours or allowed to use the iconic stadium on the cheap. [Read more…]