Carroll shows way to Payet and Bacca

Andy Carroll continues to head the wages list at West Ham despite Dimi Payet’s much hyped £125k a week deal.

And that will remain the case even should Carlos Bacca arrive with the same sort of deal as the fabulous French midfielder who we understand is on a basic of £67k.

Bacca wants to match Payet’s deal if he’s to agree to the move but in basic wage terms that would leave both of them £18k a week behind Carroll’s £85k a week.

ClaretandHugh understands that Bacca and the Hammers are edging towards a deal which will see the Colombian join the club at around £25 million.

And the deal he will be offered on personal terms is likely to be similar to that offered to Payet with clauses on goals, appearances – which are likely to be in the region of £30k – and Premier League finishing positions.

However, the board are determined to ensure that in terms of basic wages the £85k they offered Carroll won’t be surpassed in the forseeable future.