London calling: West Ham and Fulham match Boro bid for Palace midfielder Watson

21 January 2009 23:46
Choices to make: Ben Watson Watson, 23, had gone to the north-east for a medical and talks over personal terms last night, but is believed to have a preference for staying in the capital. Palace hope to use any transfer fee to fund a bid for Cardiff defender Darren Purse. Meanwhile, West Ham have asked about Panathinaikos right back Bryce Moon and Bochum's centre half Antar Yahia as manager Gianfranco Zola looks to strengthen his resources in defence. Brescia winger Savio Nsereko's agent also claims the Hammers are interested in clinching a deal for the 19-year-old. Midfielder Julien Faubert has confirmed he wants to leave Upton Park and return to France with Lyon.   More... Boro set to sign promising midfielder Ben Watson after agreeing£2m fee Fulham move in for Manchester City striker Caicedo Hammer time - Capello ready to call on West Ham hot shot Cole to face Spain WEST HAM UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET FULHAM FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET MIDDLESBROUGH FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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