West Ham boss Zola: I'd like to sign my old Chelsea pal Gudjohnsen

30 July 2009 21:01
In demand: Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen[LNB]Gianfranco Zola admits West Ham are interested in signing Eidur Gudjohnsen but knows he will face stiff competition to sign the Barcelona striker.[LNB]The Icelandic international wants to leave the Nou Camp due to a lack of first-team football and the 30-year-old will not be short of potential suitors.[LNB]Zola knows he has to increase his attacking options following the pitiful 1-0 defeat to Spurs at Beijing Workers' Stadium and the Italian reiterated his desire to bring Gudjohnsen to Upton Park.[LNB]Zola are Gudjohnsen are good friends from their time at Chelsea.[LNB]'Gudjohnsen is one of the players that has been linked with WestHam,' said Zola. 'He is one of those players that not only West Ham wouldbe interested in.[LNB]'We know we need to be more effective going forward and so we are looking for a striker.[LNB] 'We don't know who it will be but hopefully someone will come. Wehave a good atmosphere in the club, we have some experienced playersand they are really good for the others.[LNB]'I have total confidence in West Ham. There is a positive atmosphereand everyone is working well so I am positive it is going to be a goodyear.'[LNB] Hammers signal Dean Ashton's exit as Boa Morte faces months out after pre-season injury blow Gianfranco Zola laments Luis Boa Morte loss as knee injury rules West Ham midfielder out for six months West Ham 0 Tottenham 1: Defoe delivers Hammer blow as Spurs secure final spot in Beijing WEST HAM FC

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