Rumours that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be on his way to the London Stadium have been emphatically denied by West Ham United.
The speculation arose last night after Ibra himself – via Italian media sources – was reported as saying that talks were at an early stage with a London club.
He is reported as saying: “There has been talk of a cameo role at a big club in England on a short term basis but negotiations are at an early stage.”
With considerable doubt surrounding Marko Arnautovic’s future and with West Ham having been interested in Ibra previously before he opted for a move to Manchester United, the story appeared to have legs.
Currently at LA Galaxy, the 37 year old has scored 22 goals but the possibility of working under Manuel Pellegrini added value to the speculation.
However, when Claret and Hugh contacted its highly placed source by e mail asking if there was any mileage in the speculation we received a short and sharp one word response with our insider saying: “NO.”
Morata is leaving Chelsea, if Ibra is moving to any London club and if this does come off it will be Chelsea until the end of the season.
If it’s true about talks with a Premiership club , then it’s probably a bottom six one .
More likely to head to Chelsea I would have thought
More chance of Carlton Cole making a comeback.