Gudjohnsen set for return
20 Jul 2008 - 16:02:36
Barcelona have sparked a transfer scramble among Premier League clubs after confirming that Eidur Gudjohnsen is free to move on this summer.
West Ham United, Aston Villa and Fulham have all been linked with moves for the former Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers striker, who has spent two seasons in Spain.
The 29-year-old has struggled to climb in front of the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry for a starting place at the Camp Nou and could be in line for a return to England.
"(Sporting director) Txiki Begiristain is studying the topic with all the determination and our intention is to find a new place to help Gudjohnsen be happy again," revealed Barca director Rafael Yuste.
The Hammers are believed to be frontrunners to land the Iceland international after freeing up space in their squad with the sale of Bobby Zamora to Fulham earlier in the week.
Speaking at the beginning of the week, manager Alan Curbishley revealed he was closing in on several potential new signings.
He said: "There's a long way to go before that window closes and we want to improve the squad.
"I feel that if I get my best eleven out there we've got a decent side.
"I want to add a little bit more to that to get a bit more competition and we're working very hard to do that."