West Ham United News

The rumor mill started churning early this morning, with former West Ham striker Carlton Cole reportedly interested in a move to MLS.

Arsenal are desperate to find a buyer for Marouane Chamakh, the Daily Mirror has reported, as the newspaper reveals the striker has thus far cost the Gunners in the region of A 14m - scoring only 12 goals in his time in the Premier League.

West Ham United have finished the season on high and are looking for a new striker for the next season.

West Ham Correspondent Dave Evans looks back over the Hammers career of Carlton Cole a player who turned from a bad-boy to a role model in his time at Upton Park It is fair to say that West Ham striker Carlton Cole arrived at Upton Park in 2006 as a mixed-up, precocious and raw youngster.

Leeds and QPR were also keen on taking the former West Ham striker to the Championships but he prefers LA Galaxy move Southampton, Stoke and newly-promoted Hull are all keen to offer Cole,29, deals following his release by the Hammers.

Kevin Nolan has only been with West Ham for two seasons, but his match-winning hat-trick on Sunday against Reading again reiterated his importance at Upton Park.

A host of West Ham legends will be taking part in a special charity match at Upton Park on Friday night The Premier League season may be over, but Upton Park is still the place to be tomorrow night with a special charity match hosting a parade of former Hammers taking place.

Carroll, who spent the season on loan at West Ham United, has been a long-term target of Magpies boss Alan Pardew, despite leaving the club just over two years ago, but the Hammers emerged as front runners to sign him after reportedly agreeing a A 15m fee with Liverpool.

"Carlton's need at his age is to be playing football as often as he can. From our point of view we felt it better that he found pastures new," says Big Sam The 29-year-old former England striker posted several messages on Twitter yesterday, hinting that his release was imminent after a disappointing campaign saw him score just two goals in 25 ... (more)

The 29-year-old has spent seven seasons at Upton Park but struggled for form this season, scoring only twice.

WEST HAM UNITED have edged closer to landing Newcastle United target Andy Carroll after agreeing a A 15m fee for the Liverpool striker.

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

A hat-trick from Kevin Nolan helped West Ham beat Reading 4-2 in their final game of the season after the hosts had allowed a two-goal lead to slip before seeing off their opponents.

Captain Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick as West Ham signed off the Barclays Premier League campaign with an entertaining win over relegated Reading at Upton Park.

The former Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and West Ham star played 37 times this season but scored just three goals.

Updates and chat as Saints take on Stoke at St Mary's in the final game of the Premier League season As it stands at half time Saints are going to finish the season a place lower than they started the day in 15th.

It's been coming; we were just too afraid to admit it. After Wigan's cup heroics at the weekend, there was a possibility that they could perform the 'Great Escape' that they have managed on countless occasions, and in fashionable style, too.

West Ham V Reading - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Allardyce keen to keep Carroll West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.

Whether it be for something as simple as bragging rights or as crucial as Champions League qualification, Arsenal and Tottenham are making something of a habit of heading into the last day of the season with plenty riding on their results.

West Ham United enjoyed a day on the water at a team-building day at Dorney Lake, but a few of the players saw a bit more of lake than they perhaps anticipated.