Source: Daily_Mail
John Carew joins West Ham
West Ham have signed John Carew on a free transfer. [LNB]The former Aston Villa striker becomes Sam Allardyce's fifth summer signing as the Hammers eye an immediate return to the top flight. [LNB]Carew, who scored 52 goals in 133 games for Villa, told West Ham's official website: 'I am so pleased to be here.[LNB] On the move: Carew has agreed to join Championship outfit West Ham [LNB]'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.' [LNB]The former Norway international has not been included in the West Ham squad who begin their Championship campaign against Cardiff later on Sunday. [LNB] Carew hoping for Stoke deal as time at Villa Park comes to an endWelbeck ahead of Bent and Defoe as England boss Capello names squad for Holland clash
