Irons talk on striker rumours

Mauro Zarate still reportedly interests Spanish outfit Malaga although as yet West Ham have had no contact from the club.

The striker has apparently been on the La Liga club’s radar for some weeks but sources inside Upton Park have told ClaretandHugh that whilst they are aware of the rumours there has been no developments at all at this stage.

Our top source told us: “There is nothing from anywhere at the moment although we are of course aware of the rumours.”

There has also been a suggestion from  ClaretandHugh columnist @ExWHUemployee at his site www.westhamway.co.uk that Nikica Jelavic may be on his way to an unnamed foreign club.

Our source told us this morning that the possibility existed but that the chance of it happening stood at about 25 per cent.

The Hammers would be ready to allow the player to move on should he receive a realistic offer but at this stage there is no outcome.