This wee's transfer news in brief ...
Bellamy walks out in anger
Craig Bellamy is unlikely to play for West Ham United against Fulham tomorrow after a “breakdown in the relationship” between the striker and his club which resulted in him turning down a contract extension and angrily walking out before training yesterday, an executive at Upton Park has revealed, writes Jamie Jackson.
In a meeting at the training ground with Scott Duxbury, the West Ham chief executive, the Wales captain was informed of a bid made for him by Tottenham and was also offered a contract extension.
The 29-year-old was aggrieved to hear that the offer from Spurs had been turned down. And, having rejected the fresh contract, Bellamy’s disquiet was
heightened when he was then refused permission to speak with the north London club.
“The club made it clear that to the manager, Gianfranco Zola, and board he remains a West Ham player,” the executive said. “It is clear, at the moment anyway, that there is a breakdown in the relationship. That might change, of course.”
Despite Manchester City making at least three bids, Bellamy favours White Hart Lane because he believes there will be a guarantee of first-team football at Spurs whose latest offer, which was rejected yesterday, is thought to have been around €13.3 million.
Zola appears increasingly resigned to losing Bellamy. “I want to keep him and the club want to keep him,” he said. “But if a player wants to go it is difficult.”
Jose Mourinho, the Inter Milan manager, has made known his interest in signing Jermaine Jenas from Spurs but Redknapp insisted he would not sanction the midfielder’s sale: “He (Mourinho) never said that to me but if he did I’d tell him Jenas is not for sale.
Wilson Palacios is set to join Spurs shortly from Wigan. Steve Bruce, the Wigan manager, said the clubs had " agreed a fee", understood to be about €14.5 million, and that it only remained for the payment structure for the 24-year-old midfielder to be settled. ( Guardian Service)
In brief . . .
Premier League side Boltonhave signed Benfica striker Ariza Makukula(27) on loan until the end of the season, subject to the granting of a work permit
Manager Roy Hodgson yesterday revealed Fulhamare prepared to sell Jimmy Bullardat the right price – thought to be around €5.5 million
Fulham's South Korea forward Seol Ki-hyeon(30) has signed a six-month loan deal with Saudi Arabia League champions Al Hilal after passing a medical
Hull Cityhave completed the signing of Manchester United's Angola international striker Manucho(25) on loan until the end of the season
Portsmouthhave had an undisclosed bid accepted for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant
Scottish Premier League side Aberdeenhave signed right-back Javan Vidalon loan from Manchester City until the end of the season.