Hammers order Taxi for Maxi

Domains4u · 12-19-2005, 10:32 AM

West Ham will lock horns with Real Betis in January's transfer window in a bid to sign out-of-favour Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez on loan.

The Argentine forward, who scored against Chelsea in last year's Champions League quarter-final, is struggling to get first-team opportunities at the Nou Camp.

And Hammers chief Alan Pardew reportedly hopes to snap the 21-year-old up on loan when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

Lopez cost the Catalan giants Â£8m from River Plate last season but has so far played one game as a substitute in this campaign - mainly due to the form of Samuel Eto'o.

The Argentinian, who has hopes of being involved in the 2006 World Cup, has also interested Spanish side Betis but Barcelona would rather see Lopez loaned out to the Premiership.

West Ham's assistant boss Peter Grant admitted on Wednesday that Pardew was embarking on a European scouting mission this week as the hunt for reinforcements continues.

"With the window closed we are looking at players who are available. Alan had in his mind he wanted to bring quality in rather than quantity and that is what we have tried to do since we got promoted," said Grant.

"He is going to a couple of European games in different countries over the next two days. This is an ideal opportunity to see players in the flesh."

Grant also reinforced speculation that they were in the hunt for a top striker, adding: "You never have enough good strikers because goals will keep you in the division."

im not sure about him, but its only 21 years old!!!!

Horse_Bwfc · 12-19-2005, 01:33 PM

He's a rare pedigree though who obviously has potential, like you say though ..West Ham will be doing them the bigger player buy giving him experiance and he probably wont be able to excel or proove to be a smash hit signin for West Ham, one way deal

Daz · 12-23-2005, 01:36 AM

I fail to see why west ham still want strikers.

They are doing well in the league and well have imho some decent strikers already....

THFCWoolley · 12-23-2005, 11:15 PM

Maxi Lopez would be a gamble. They seem to be sniffing around the top strikers in the championship. I wouldn't be suprised to see an increased bid for A.J.

The Lord · 12-24-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by THFCWoolley

Maxi Lopez would be a gamble. They seem to be sniffing around the top strikers in the championship. I wouldn't be suprised to see an increased bid for A.J.

I cant see Simon Jordon wanting to sell AJ and espically to West Ham. So i think they will gamble on him.

12-19-2005, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Domains4u Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 50 vCash: 500	Hammers order Taxi for Maxi West Ham will lock horns with Real Betis in January's transfer window in a bid to sign out-of-favour Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez on loan. The Argentine forward, who scored against Chelsea in last year's Champions League quarter-final, is struggling to get first-team opportunities at the Nou Camp. And Hammers chief Alan Pardew reportedly hopes to snap the 21-year-old up on loan when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. Lopez cost the Catalan giants Â£8m from River Plate last season but has so far played one game as a substitute in this campaign - mainly due to the form of Samuel Eto'o. The Argentinian, who has hopes of being involved in the 2006 World Cup, has also interested Spanish side Betis but Barcelona would rather see Lopez loaned out to the Premiership. West Ham's assistant boss Peter Grant admitted on Wednesday that Pardew was embarking on a European scouting mission this week as the hunt for reinforcements continues. "With the window closed we are looking at players who are available. Alan had in his mind he wanted to bring quality in rather than quantity and that is what we have tried to do since we got promoted," said Grant. "He is going to a couple of European games in different countries over the next two days. This is an ideal opportunity to see players in the flesh." Grant also reinforced speculation that they were in the hunt for a top striker, adding: "You never have enough good strikers because goals will keep you in the division." im not sure about him, but its only 21 years old!!!!

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12-19-2005, 01:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Horse_Bwfc Supervisor of Forums Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bridgwater Posts: 487 vCash: 500	He's a rare pedigree though who obviously has potential, like you say though ..West Ham will be doing them the bigger player buy giving him experiance and he probably wont be able to excel or proove to be a smash hit signin for West Ham, one way deal

12-23-2005, 01:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Daz Football Talk King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,400 vCash: 500	I fail to see why west ham still want strikers. They are doing well in the league and well have imho some decent strikers already....

12-23-2005, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
THFCWoolley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 250 vCash: 500	Maxi Lopez would be a gamble. They seem to be sniffing around the top strikers in the championship. I wouldn't be suprised to see an increased bid for A.J.