HAMMERS CHASE DANIEL STURRIDGE
Teenage hitman on way out of Manchester City
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WEST HAM want Manchester City's Daniel Sturridge - but face losing Matthew Upson to Mark Hughes' side.
The highly-rated teenage striker is on his way from City after wage demands believed to be in excess of £50,000 a week.
Chelsea were favourites to land the England Under-21 hitman but Sturridge, 19, fears a lack of starting opportunities with Blues. Yet it is understood he is keen on playing under Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola.
Sturridge is a free agent but, under Premier League rules protecting clubs who lose Academy graduates, City can claim compensation. Should that be close to the £10million boss Hughes feels they deserve, that could rule out the Hammers.
But West Ham are confident of clinching the signing of Inter Milan's attacking midfield Luis Jiminez for around £3.5m.
Club officials met with the FA on Friday to lobby for a 'special case' work permit for the Chilean. But Zola will have to sell to finance significant signings.
And it looks as though England defender Upson will be tempted by City - though he is still waiting to see if Arsenal come in for him.
But keeper Robert Green is ready to stay at the club, saying: "I have a good rapport with the fans and I love playing for the manager."
This article has 2 comments
The best news is Rob Green staying. I hope Matthew Upson stays but it wouldn't be the end of the world if he didn't. However if he wants Champions League footie why on earth go to Spurs, Man City or Villa? As for Sturridge ..... boy thinks too highly of himself by the sounds of it ..... let someone else have that problem eh!!
By TREV. Posted June 14 2009 at 9:46 PM.
upson in exchange for Sturridge ....yes please a str8 swopp with no stupid compensation for spend alot win nothing man city
By John J. Posted June 14 2009 at 5:50 PM.