West Ham Sign Carew

West Ham have signed John Carew on a free transfer. Carew said on signing for West Ham,

"I am so pleased to be here. I am very happy to sign for such a big club. I am looking forward to being part of a good team here that will bring this great club back up to the Premier League again."


The People claim that Stoke have met West Ham's valuation of Scott Parker, putting in a bid of £8 million. However the paper says Parker is likely to reject the offer in favour of staying at West Ham.


The Mirror and The People both claim that West Ham are keen on signing Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard. West Ham are said to be willing to pay £4 million plus add-ons for the 24-year-old and offer him a £25,000-a-week contract.