West Ham boss Zola: I'd like to sign my old Chelsea pal Gudjohnsen

In demand: Barcelona striker Eidur GudjohnsenGianfranco Zola admits West Ham are interested in signing Eidur Gudjohnsen but knows he will face stiff competition to sign the Barcelona striker.The Icelandic international wants to leave the Nou Camp due to a lack of first-team football and the 30-year-old will not be short of potential suitors.Zola knows he has to increase his attacking options following the pitiful 1-0 defeat to Spurs at Beijing Workers' Stadium and the Italian reiterated his desire to bring Gudjohnsen to Upton Park.Zola are Gudjohnsen are good friends from their time at Chelsea.'Gudjohnsen is one of the players that has been linked with WestHam,' said Zola. 'He is one of those players that not only West Ham wouldbe interested in.'We know we need to be more effective going forward and so we are looking for a striker. 'We don't know who it will be but hopefully someone will come. Wehave a good atmosphere in the club, we have some experienced playersand they are really good for the others.'I have total confidence in West Ham. There is a positive atmosphereand everyone is working well so I am positive it is going to be a goodyear.' Hammers signal Dean Ashton's exit as Boa Morte faces months out after pre-season injury blow Gianfranco Zola laments Luis Boa Morte loss as knee injury rules West Ham midfielder out for six months West Ham 0 Tottenham 1: Defoe delivers Hammer blow as Spurs secure final spot in Beijing WEST HAM FC

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