There's Nothing Happening

This is the quietest time during the whole window for West Ham, and Messrs Gold and Sullivan both insist that things are happening at Upton Park in the background contrary to fans belief. David Gold told a worried fan on Twitter 'we are working hard to sign a striker.' Hard work from the board is what you want to hear but the worrying thing is when there are only limited amount of players available for the Hammers.

David Sullivan said West Ham are looking to sign a winger and a forward as back-up for Carroll, this is definitely the priority at the moment. However, the amount of players available is decreasing as the days go on. There are several players who West Ham have been linked with but the stand out one who is looking most likely is Salomon Kalou. The former Chelsea winger fits the bill for the Hammers with many of his main attributes matching that of Ricardo Vaz-Te.

Today, the Hammers were linked with Udinese striker Matej Vydra, whose agent told the press that his client would welcome a bid from West Ham as he would love to live in London. This means that Swansea, Sunderland and West Brom are looking increasingly unlikely to pull off a move for him. Vydra's want to live in London, does show the Hammers do still have an advantage of signing players this summer.

Being located in London does help attract certain players who are looking to bring up their children in an area which is built up rather than going to places like Stoke or  Hull. West Ham may not be close to signing anyone at the moment, but the attraction is there as many players may want to sign for the Hammers as it is only three years until the move to the Olympic Stadium.

The bright future ahead for West Ham does give players the incentive to join the club, the only drawback for the Hammers with enticing potential stars is the wage bill. David Sullivan has said the transfer fees are not the problem but the wages are, this is due to the newly introduced Financial Fair Play. West Ham may have the attraction of a top ten finish, being located in London and the Olympic Stadium but there is not much attraction with the lack of a wage bill.

Today's game is about wages, the money does make the world go round. Footballers are attracted to the money, so many players may be staying away from the club due to the lack of wages available to Gold and Sullivan. Albeit, the Davids are working hard apparently, so hopefully we will not rush into a purchase like usual and bring in some good players who will improve the team. Hammers fans be patient and wait, if we do not sign anyone by the 3rd of August then maybe you have the right to worry.

Come On You Irons!