Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal give up on Chamakh to leave Fulham and West Ham fighting it out
Arsenal have pulled out of the race to sign Marouane Chamakh after refusing to up their £6million valuation of the Bordeaux striker.
Arsene Wenger is a huge fan of the Morocco international and will try to sign him on a Bosman free transfer next summer.
But West Ham United and Fulham could scupper the Arsenal manager's plans by making a move for Chamakh before the transfer window closes early next month.
Sunderland, Blackburn and Tottenham Hotspur had also show interest, but have signed alternative strikers after being quoted a £15m price-tag.
West Ham yesterday emerged as favourites to snatch Chamakh, but it is believed the bid they are preparing is actually lower than the £6m Arsenal offer laughed off as ridiculous by Bordeaux.
Fulham's bid could be more credible as Bordeaux are interested in taking Diomansy Kamara as a replacement.
Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson has looked at a number of striking reinforcements after showing a willingness to sell Bobby Zamora to Hull City.
Chamakh may prefer to wait for Arsenal after receiving glowing praise from Wenger and stressed his professionalism after scoring in Bordeaux's 4-1 league opener against Lens on Sunday.
