Talks between West Ham and Simone Zaza are going well as the Irons look to revise the striker’s loan deal with the club.
ClaretandHugh reported exclusively last night the Hammers are aiming to have the 14 game appearance clause removed so they can keep the Italian international until the end of the season after paying a £5 million loan fee to Juventus.
And a top Hammers insider told us this evening: “Things are going quite well and we are hopeful that a deal will get done that’s in everybody’s best interests.
It’s well known this was a very tough deal to put together but given the way things have worked out we believe there’s a willingness to make it work by getting rid of the appearances clause.
“We have had a number of talks and hopefully are now heading for an early solution to the problem.”
Meanwhile, Zaza’s appearances could be limited anyway over the next few weeks with Diafra Sakho back and Andy Carroll now ready for action.
That assumes of course that neither break down but they are the manager’s preferred striking options.
I don’t thing Zaza is a rubbish player, but he is struggling and when too many players are struggling it affects the whole team. Billic is intent on not losing “face” when it comes to Zaza as it was him who recommend we sign Zaza.
Let’s face facts – Mr Gabor is that most unwanted of players, a non-scoring striker. Let’s cut to the chase, admit he’s sh/te and send him back as soon as possible. Simple fact is he’s scored as many as Carroll this season, despite having played 900% more games!
Why is beyond me!
The guy is useless – there’s no point in keeping him.