West Ham Friday Roundup

West Ham United have had a busy time in the transfer market this week and the rumour mill is starting to go into overdrive as silly season starts to kick off.

So let’s start with the big news which we all wanted to hear, and that is the permanent signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool for a fee in the region of £15m. This is fantastic news for West Ham and really puts down a marker of our intent to consolidate in the Premier League and push higher up the table than last seasons 10th place finish.

The most unlikely story coming out regarding Carroll was the bizarre story run by the Daily Star suggesting Arsenal sought to hijack the deal and sign the big number 9 for themselves! [Read more…]

Hammers Officially Unveil New Kit

West Ham United have today released the official images of their new Adidas kit for the upcoming 2013/14 season.

A two-year sponsorship deal has been signed between Adidas and West Ham, along with a three-year deal between the club and its new main shirt sponsor Alpari. These deals, along with Andy Carroll’s £15 million move show that the club is showing real ambition for the upcoming Premier League season. Karren Brady goes on to say:

The launch of our new adidas home replica kit comes at an extremely exciting time for West Ham United. I believe the new kit marks the start of an exciting new era at the club as we continue our preparations to move to the iconic Olympic Stadium in 2016. [Read more…]

West Ham United finally lands Andy Carroll

The big man has finally arrived at West Ham and the fans are happy after the Hammers shelled out a record-breaking £16million for the striker.

24 year old Carroll signed a 6 year deal which makes him a permanent Hammer which will pocket the big man a rather nice £100 grand a week. Andy Carroll will now look forward to spear heading the team and lead them when they finally move into their olympic Stadium in 2016. [Read more…]

Gold: Spending won’t stop at Carroll

West Ham United Co-Owner has insisted the clubs recruitment drive for strikers will not stop even if the club complete the expensive signing of Andy Carroll.

The Hammer’s were swift to move for Carroll after the striker impressed during his loan spell at The Boleyn Ground, with the club negotiating a deal with Liverpool quickly after the season ended. [Read more…]

West Ham chase Ba, Lukaku and Zaha

West Ham United are reportedly chasing loan deals for Chelsea duo Demba Ba and Romelu Lukaku as well as Manchester United new boy Wilfred Zaha.

The Daily Mail is reporting that since West Ham appear to be closing in on the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool, West Ham look to strengthen their attacking options further with additional loan deals for Ba, Lukaku and Zaha. [Read more…]