Silly Season Hits The Newspapers

Despite the fact that Pardew has recently clearly stated that no West Ham players are leaving the club a number of papers are today reporting that Newcastle will be signing Klose and Dean Ashton in the next 48 hours.

The papers seem to think that West Ham will be tempted by the offer of a part-exchange deal involving Milner. Whilst West Ham have shown interest in Milner his value to the club has been devalued now that he is cup-tied for UEFA competition. Even Shepherd wouldn't be prepared to pay the silly money it would take to prise Ashton away from Upton Park, especially having splashed out on Duff and Klose.