Gary Megson offers Benni McCarthy and Herita Ilunga a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday

Gary Megson has offered to take West Ham misfit Benni McCarthy on loan until the end of the season. Sheffield Wednesday's boss has secured clearance from Owls' owner Milan Mandaric and West Ham will pay the bulk of his wages.  Weighty problem: McCarthy is out of favour at West HamMcCarthy has not featured since Christmas, making only a fleeting appearance against Birmingham City in the Carling Cup. Megson is also interested in Herita Ilunga. He said: 'We are trying to get both players in and the two clubs have been in dialogue for a few days.'  'New boy' Thomas Hitzlsperger believes FA Cup success can drag West Ham away from Premier League relegation zoneFull of woe: Whatever happened to Sheffield Wednesday? All the latest West Ham United news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Benni McCarthy, Gary Megson

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