Hammers agree Sulejmani loan deal

11 August 2010 17:30
West Ham are set to capture Serbian forward Miralem Sulejmani after confirming a loan deal has been agreed with Dutch giants Ajax.[LNB] The mercurial 21-year-old has agreed terms with the Hammers and will join subject to a work permit being received.[LNB]West Ham have not confirmed the length of the deal, which is thought to be for the upcoming season.[LNB]A club statement said: "West Ham can confirm the club have reached agreement with AFC Ajax over the loan transfer of Miralem Sulejmani.[LNB]"The club have agreed terms with Ajax and also with the Serbian international forward but the 21-year-old's move from Amsterdam to London is subject to a work permit hearing. West Ham United will make no further comment on this matter until the result of that hearing is known."[LNB]Ajax spent a record £13million on Sulejmani to take him to Amsterdam from Heerenveen in 2008.[LNB]However, the hugely talented youngster, who can play off a striker or on the wing, failed to deliver on his potential and was criticised for his performances throughout his spell with the club.[LNB]Despite once being among Serbia's great hopes for the national team, Sulejmani missed out on a World Cup place while finding himself out in the cold in Amsterdam.

Source: Team_Talk