Source: Daily_Mail
Adriano set to snub West Ham as Brazil striker eyes more glory with Flamengo
Adriano looks set to snub a move to West Ham United by staying on at Flamengo for another six months.[LNB]The 27-year-old has been keeping a low profile since winning the Brazilian championship with the Rio de Janeiro club earlier this month.[LNB]Gianfranco Zola wants the Brazil international to boost his attacking options following injury to Carlton Cole and the retirement of Dean Asgton after a three-year battle against an ankle problem.[LNB] Right at home: Flamengo striker Adriano lines up a shot against Gremio[LNB]AC Milan and Roma had also offered Adriano a route back to Italy, but the former Inter star is expected to announce this week that he will stay in his home country.[LNB]Flamengo will compete in the Copa Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, during the first half of next year.[LNB]Adriano's contract runs till May, but Flamengo would not stand in his way should a return to Europe be too good to turn down.[LNB] Prize guy: Adriano celebrates winning the Brazilian championship with the country's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva[LNB] However, he has found form and happiness after returning home from Inter, where he suffered personal problems following the death of his father two years ago.[LNB]Flamengo team-mate Ronaldo Angelim revealed Adriano had indicated an intention to stay and club vice-president Marcos Braz said: 'He has a contract until May, and everything depends on his will. He said to me that wants to stay.'[LNB] West Ham owners to reject £50m bid from Birmingham duo Gold and SullivanGreen insists Hammers must not lose their basement clash with BoltonCarlton Cole set to snub Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool to stay at West HamLiverpool boss Benitez to make New Year swoop for West Ham star ParkerWEST HAM UNITED FC
