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

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. The Hammers, who are selling defender James Collins to Aston Villa, are still hopeful of bringing more firepower in before the 5pm deadline. But they have been unable to tie up a deal for Morocco hitman Chamakh, who was also interesting Arsenal. Chamakh is out of contract next summer but is likely to be available at a knockdown price in January. 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 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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