West Ham in For Italian Crock

According to Today's Times West Ham have made an enquiry about Brescia right back Marco Zambelli. The player is valued by Brescia at £10 million.

What gives this rumour the taste of authenticity is that the 22-year-old has missed two years of his career having had four knee operations, two on each leg. He is just the kind of crocked player that West Ham seem to favour.