Source: PA
Zola looking forward to McCarthy arrival
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes Benni McCarthy will provide the perfect tonic for the Barclays Premier League relegation battlers.
The 32-year-old striker is on the verge of a £2.5million move from Blackburn, who left Upton Park frustrated at having not taken all three points following a goalless draw.
The Hammers - playing in front of co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold for the first time at home since their successful takeover - had plenty of possession but lacked a cutting edge in attack even after the second-half introduction of fit-again England striker Carlton Cole.
Zola hopes the imminent arrival of South Africa international McCarthy can solve that.
"It looks like it is done and next week he should be coming to train with us," the Hammers boss said. "I do not know the terms yet, but they have told me the deal is done. He should be available for the next game.
"Benni will be a threat in the last third. He is a player who can score goals and he will be a very good help for us."
