Source: Daily_Mail
Benni McCarthy set for Charlton loan deal
Flop: McCarthy is set to leave West Ham [LNB]West Ham outcast Benni McCarthy is in talks over a loan deal to League One promotion challengers Charlton Athletic. [LNB]The South Africa striker has not scored for West Ham since his ?2.5million move from Blackburn in January 2010. [LNB]The former Rovers forward has struggled with his weight since arriving from Ewood Park and has been slapped with hefty fines by the east London club for failing to meet targets over his fitness. [LNB]And McCarthy - who had a brief trial with Queens Park Rangers and then turned down Sheffield Wednesday - is in line for a move to the Valley after he was offered, by intermediaries, to Charlton manager Chris Powell. [LNB]And Sportsmail understands that if the 33-year-old can prove his fitness, the south London club would be interested in taking him on loan.[LNB] Megson offers McCarthy and Ilunga loan moves to Sheffield WednesdayMcCarthy was branded too fat... and then slimming made him too slow McCarthy rejects ?1m to walk away from West Ham after shocking stintWest Ham United FC news from across the web [LNB] Explore more:People: Benni McCarthy Places: South Africa
