Lucas Neill Signs

According to Lucas Neill's agent, Peter Harrison, the player has signed for West Ham,

"Lucas has agreed terms on a 2½-year deal with West Ham and is looking to the challenge ahead." He is understood to have insisted on a clause in his contract that allows him to leave if West Ham are relegated.

The Times say he has signed for £1.25 million and is expected to earn more than £50,000 a week.