Zola gives up on Chamakh but West Ham could make January offer

01 September 2009 16:21
West Hammanager Gianfranco Zola has given up on luring Marouane Chamakh toUpton Park before the transfer window closes today but could renew hispursuit in the Bordeaux striker in January. [LNB]The Hammers, who are selling defender James Collins to Aston Villa, are still hopeful of bringing more firepower in before the 5pm deadline. [LNB]But they have been unable to tie up a deal for Morocco hitman Chamakh, who was also interesting Arsenal. [LNB]Chamakh is out of contract next summer but is likely to be available at a knockdown price in January.[LNB] Stop Hammer time: Marouane Chamakh's West Ham switch has fallen through at the last minute but could be resurrected in the January transfer window[LNB] Hammers sign Manuel Da Costa and let go of Savio in swap deal with FiorentinaWest Ham reject bid from Fiorentina for defender Matthew UpsonLIVE DEADLINE DAY: Follow all the latest football transfers as the window slams shutWEST HAM FC

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