West Ham in for Pinto

According to today's Daily Mirror West Ham are due to have talks with Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto. They claim he has been invited for a brief trial with a view to a year long loan.

The paper says Pinto, who currently plays for Brazilian club Santos, has fallen out with his present coach and is available on a season-long loan. He is keen to come to England and has accepted the West Ham invitation despite rival offers.


Elsewhere, Sp#rs have ruled themselves out for any bid for Anton Ferdinand. Ferdinand is said to be considering an offer from Sunderland.