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19 March 2024

West Ham in shock move for Liverpool's Carroll

Andy Carroll faces an uncertain future at Anfield. (FILE)

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West Ham have joined AC Milan in the chase to capture England striker Andy Carroll who has vowed to fight for his Anfield future.

Senior officials at West Ham confirmed they are ready to approach Liverpool with a proposal for a year-long loan deal for a player who played under Sam Allardyce at Newcastle, according to the Mirror.

Carroll’s best mate and mentor is Hammers midfielder Kevin Nolan and Allardyce believes that relationship could tip the balance in his favour.
 
The stumbling block would be money, with West Ham unlikely to be able to afford wages that are around the £80,000 a week mark - a figure that would present few problems for Milan.
 
New Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he will assess whether Carroll can fit into his plans over the coming pre-season weeks, and prove he can operate in the new system that will be adopted at Anfield.

Rodgers revealed earlier this week he could be persuaded to let the centre forward go out on loan, with Milan the most likely destination.
 
Yet Carroll himself has responded to suggestions his future at Liverpool is again under pressure, by insisting he is prepared to fight for the right to be there once more.
 
The striker spent much of last year battling against the scepticism of then manager Kenny Dalglish.
 
Carroll responded with some fine end of the season form to not only revive his Anfield fortunes, but also force himself into the England squad to play a role at Euro 2012.
 
An impressive goal against Sweden seemed to have settled his Reds future, but apparently cut little ice with Rodgers, who wants to move away from a 4-4-2 formation, and introduce a free-flowing three man forward line, without a traditional centre forward.
 
The player has spoken at length with Rodgers already, and expressed his desire to stay.
 
Liverpool wouldn't mind letting Carroll go to a foreign club, reducing the prospect of him returning to haunt them in the Premier League. They already have a relationship with AC after agreeing a year-long loan deal for Alberto Aquilani last season.