Tottenham lead the chase for West Hamâs star man Premier League Andreu Machancoses 3 June 2012 QPR and Tottenham lead the chase for West Hamâs star man Co-owner David Gold reveals that Robert Green will leave this summer England goalkeeper Robert Green could stay in London when his six-year association with West Ham ends this summer, with both QPR and Tottenham rumoured to be interested in bringing him in on a free transfer. After weeks of speculation, it was unofficially confirmed by both co-owner David Gold and his partner David Sullivanâs son on Twitter that Green had turned down their offer of a new contract to replace the one expiring imminently. Amidst demands from fans to âkeep him at all costsâ and âgive him what he wantsâ, Gold revealed that: âGreen is a free agent; he has chosen to move on. Matthew Upson did the same thing.â The news, while somewhat expected after the shot-stopper linked up with the England squad without having agreed an extension, is a significant blow to the Ironsâ 12/5-rated chances of surviving their first season back in the Premier League. Though the former Norwich custodian is regularly ridiculed by rival fans for his mistake for England at the last World Cup, he has been West Hamâs most impressive and dependable performer since arriving from Carrow Road in 2006. His likely replacement will be manager Sam Allardyceâs long-term number one at Bolton, Jussi Jaaskelainen, who is leaving the club following their relegation and being displaced by Adam Bogdan as first choice. Other candidates are Manuel Almunia, who had a successful loan spell at the Boleyn Ground, Paul Robinson and Craig Gordon, but negotiations with Jaaskelainen are thought to be at an advanced stage. QPR are considered the favourites to sign Green, given their ability to both improve his wages and provide first-team football, whereas Spurs â who can offer European action â are anticipated to stick with veteran Brad Friedel. Another option that has been mentioned are 50/1 Champions League newcomers Malaga, however the extent of their interest is as yet unclear.
so far we have been linked with green foster and gomes how many keepers do we need would kenny not stay as number 2 who would you like to see in goal one of the 4 above or someone else
Kenny won't stay as a back up keeper. At his age, he only has a year or two left to play in the top two divisions, why would he waste it on the bench? He'll leave it we sign a new keeper. Cerny will be our no. 2.
Going by the headline of this thread, I was hoping it was going to be about Vaz Te. Shame, he is one player i wouldnt mind.
and how old is cerny still playing in the top division..and he played well better to be our no 2 than the disapointment of MASSIVE leeds
It's because cerny is that old that makes him a good backup. He can play the odd game if required but not week in week out. At 37, why wouldn't you take that option? But would Kenny be happy with that role? He's not that far from his best.
Kenny is off as hes been terrible, everyone can see that. Cerny has the right attitude to be #2 and he is also a good team mate and wont throw strops if hes not playing like a certain ex goalie used to do.
To me Green looks to slow in everything he does...thats the opinion i get of him anyway. Foster on the oher hand looks far more agile.
If green looks slow, Kenny must have looked glacial to you this season! Given is too old at 36, too small for me as well.
If we take Green it leaves £5mill in the pot for more urgent transfers, if Foster comes he will cost at least that amount. Always wanted Given myself personally even though he is 36 and Craig Gordon as second choice, but Green or Foster would be good. If Green recovers his full confidence whilst with England that would be great.
