
Eto’o has been seriously considered by the club but there is no way they can fit his massive demands into their pay policy.
And there is a serious worry about his precise age given the demands that have been put on the table during talks.
The player wants between £85k-£100k and that is far too rich for the Irons blood given all the circumstances.
A very well placed Hammers source told Claretandhugh exclusively: “The club have certainly looked at Eto’o but he wants massive money – from £85k upwards.
“If he was talking £40k a week and £40k a start the club may be thinking seriously but at the moment there’s no sign of a deal.”
£85k upwards for a player over 30? He ain’t that good – what are the cheaper alternatives? Crouch? Almeida?