Source: Team_Talk
Sullivan slams Yakubu valuation
David Sullivan has told Everton to be "more realistic" in their valuation of Yakubu and has revealed West Ham are now looking at other targets.[LNB] The Hammers had bid for the Nigeria international on Tuesday with new manager Avram Grant seeking to increase his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.[LNB]Everton would appear to be willing to listen to offers, but Sullivan was less than impressed with an £8m valuation and has implied that West Ham are looking elsewhere after stating that Yakubu should be worth between £1m and £2m. [LNB]Sullivan said in the Daily Telegraph: "We have cooled on Yakubu. When you have a good, hard look at him, we want younger and quicker and better. [LNB]"Everything has a price. You want to get Yakubu for £1-2m and they are quoting £8m and that is far too much. [LNB]"They have to be more realistic. If they said £1-2m we might go back. We bid more at the start of the summer because we had more flexibility but, at this moment in time, having spent some of our money on other players we want him for £1-2m."[LNB]Meanwhile, West Ham have handed a trial to former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere.[LNB]Aliadiere is available on a free transfer after leaving Middlesbrough at the end of last season.[LNB]Hammers boss Avram Grant will cast an eye over the Frenchman before deciding whether or not to offer him a deal at Upton Park.[LNB]Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Paul Smith is also on trial at West Ham after being placed on the transfer list at the City Ground.
