West Ham Sign Downing

Downing: Hopes Of Reaching England World Cup Squad

West Ham have confirmed the signing of Liverpool winger Stuart Downing on a four-year deal for around £6 million. The Hammers are parting with £1.5 million upfront with the rest of the fee, around £4.5 million, made up of add-ons and bonuses.

The 29 year-old is excited by his move to the Boleyn Ground and hopes that he can earn a place in the England squad for next years world cup,  “I’m very excited. It’s a great opportunity for me being here, it’s a great Club and I’m really excited to get going.  I’m ready and I’m fit for the first game against Cardiff City. I’ve played a decent few games for Liverpool in pre-season, so there will be no problems on that front. It’s all happened quickly, but I’m really excited and hoping to play a part on Saturday.”

Swansea Sign Bony

Bony: Signed Four-Year Deal At Swansea

Swansea have announced the signing of Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfred Bony for £12 million.

The Ivorian has signed a four-year deal at the Swans as the club look to build on last years mid table finish and cup success. Bony has been linked with numerous clubs this summer but Swansea’s deal with the player had been in place for a number of weeks with just the transfer fee holding back the move.

West Ham In Ba & Lukaku Enquiry

West Ham have contacted Chelsea in the hope of  taking either Demba Ba or Romelu Lukaku on loan next season. The Hammers are keen to land another striker after completing the signing of Andy Carroll, and with Chelsea looking to bring in Edinson Cavani, either Ba or Lukaku will be offloaded.

 

Source: ExWHUemployee

West Ham Capture Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll West Ham’s New Number 9

West Ham have signed Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a six-year deal. Although the fee is officially ‘undisclosed’, it is believed to be in the region of £15 million with £2 million in add-ons.

Carroll spent last season on loan at the Hammers and was delighted to seal a permanent move, “It’s fantastic for me to be here. I really enjoyed last season, and that shows in me coming back and making it permanent. The fans, the lads and the Club itself has been great to me, and what I wanted to do was come back here and play football. The way the Club’s being run, obviously getting the new stadium and everything like that, it’s only going up.”