We’ll be running live blogs from now until the early hours of Saturday morning bringing you the very latest news and gossip from the last 30 hours of the January transfer window. If you have any news, links or gossip to impart please email them to me directly via the Contacts link at the top of the page. Our other contributors will be joining in the fun too and we’ll use our initials so you know who has posted what.
00.21 This Mitroglou character looks a bit tasty, but I am sure we’re either just trying to piss off Fulham or there’s nothing in it. After all, where are we going to find £12.4 million?
23.25 Diame to QPR. No, really. Click HERE if you want a laugh.
23.12 Sky Sports say talks with Max Gradel have broken down.
23:05 Lacina Traoré rejected West Ham move in favour of more style at Everton says the Guardian (SW)
22.42 The Mirror say that West Ham are set to hijack Fulham’s move for Olympiakos striker Kostas Mitroglou. Serves ’em right.
22:05 According to Sky Sports Journalist Pete O’Rourke Newcastle are eyeing a move for Mark Noble (SW)
22.00 Looks like George Moncur is off judging from some cryptic messages on Twitter. On loan or permanently
21:30 Pablo Armero’s agent confirmed Napoli and West Ham “still have to exchange documents, but he appreciated the proposal.” more here? (SW)
21:00 Ridiculous rumours have been sweeping twitter after a photo of Ashley Cole at a West Ham training ground emerged this evening (SW)
20:00 Agent Barry Silkman on Talksport Radio claims the deal to ship Maiga out to QPR has collapsed due to a work permit issue. (SW)
19.51 The Mirror’s Darren Lewis says we are after Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani. He also says we will listen to offers for Mo Diame, Maiga and Vaz Te.
19.31 In case you missed it earlier MK Dons have re-signed Jordan Spence on loan for the rest of the season.
19.05 The Daily Star reports that we are after Colombian international Pablo Armera. Nope, me neither.
19.03 Paul McCallum has joined Hearts on loan until the end of the season according to SkySports
19.00 Various sites confirming the arrival of Max Gradel from St Etienne. I’m told the deal was done this morning. Unclear whether it is a loan or permanent move. We tried to get him in the Summer but he wouldn’t come. Claret & Hugh reckon it’s just a short term loan signing. A bit odd considering we have plenty of wingers, but if it works, why not? (ID)
Ashley with West Ham Academy Players tonight