Exclusive: DS confirms Sakho promise

Sullivan and Sakho in happier times

David Sullivan has confrmed that Diafra Sakho has personally pledged to make himself available for the start of the season should the Hammers  require his services.

David has confimed after ClaretandHugh ran an exclusive story earlier: “He’s given me his personal pledge. Your story is accurate”

Sullivan and the striker have spoken about his problems and although there is no way back, the pair have agreed that there will be no bitterness or acrimony over the imminent departure.

The co chairman was responsible for bringing Sak in on a permanent deal when former manager Sam Allardyce wanted to make it a loan deal.

And although the current problems could be done without, there’s enough respect between the co chairman and striker for neither to want to cause uneccessary issues.

Speaking to CandH David said: “I have his personal assurance that if he is still with us at the start of the season he will be available to play

” Yes, he wants to move on but there won’t be any issues. He will play  as was explained in your story earlier.”