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Transfer Deadline Day Live Blog: Morning Edition

08.00 I suppose this is going to be rather quieter than usual. So, Winston Reid, Enner Valencia, will you still be here at 11pm?

09:00 Virgil van Dijk believes he will still be a Celtic player by Tuesday morning – because the Hoops insist he is not for sale. West Ham have apparently keeping tabs on the Dutchman along with Spurs,Sunderland, Arsenal and Southampton. (SW)

09.05 West Ham have reportedly been linked with Senegalese defender Kara Mbodj. Mbodj is reportedly available on loan from Belgian side Genk, according to reports in The Sun.The 25-year-old can also play in midfield and was previously linked with a move to West Brom. (SW)

09.10 West Ham United are interested in landing Valenciennes’ young forward Opa Nguette, according to the Daily Star.The 20-year-old is largely used as a winger by the French side, and he has hit four goals in 17 appearances in Ligue 2 this season. (SW)

09.11 Probably my favourite rumour of the day so far: West Ham striker Carlton Cole is a reported target for West Brom on Deadline Day, according to Sky sources.
The 31-year-old has featured in only 12 league games. (SW)

09.14 Reports from the Daily Mirror yesterday indicated that a move for Winston Reid may be on Liverpool’s deadline day agenda. This has been picked up by a number of Liverpool blogs this morning who say he could add more depth to Liverpool defences. (SW)

09.20 Rumours persist that Spurs have all but completed a deal for West Ham defender Winston Reid who maybe set to join the north London club on a free transfer in the summer, according to the Daily Mirror. Weekend claims that he has signed a pre-contract for £60,000 per week has incorrect owing to both teams being part of the Premier League, but a verbal agreement is said to have been made between the two parties. (SW)

09.25 Sam Allardyce quote to reporters about transfer deadline day
“Quite a few clubs have been trying to take some of our squad players away, That is not acceptable in terms of where we are at the minute and that has upset those players because they can probably get longer or bigger contracts elsewhere.But with the position I am in, they will just have to grin and bear it. They are contracted to this club and while you would like to help them, you can’t.“We have looked after them well and they have to stay with us because we have the biggest injury crisis of the season at the moment.” (SW)

09:30 Sky sources say West Ham have £7m bid for Bafetimbi Gomis rejected. Don’t see this one happening unless Valencia leaves (SW)

09:33 According to the Daily Mail West Ham are wary of late interest in Winston Reid so have made enquiries for Dnipro’s Czech Republic defender Ondrej Mazuch.(SW)

09:38 According to La Gazzetta dello Sport: West Ham have contacted Inter about the signing of Nemanja Vidic but the approach was declined (SW)

09:40 The fun has started early this morning: QPR are also rumoured to be interested in signming Carlton Cole in a deal that could see a premature end to Zarate’s loan move at Loftus Road according to the Daily Mail (SW)

09:45 According to KUMB.com Darren Fletcher’s transfer collapse over the weekend had more to do with issues regarding his medical, than financial ones as reported elsewhere (SW).

09:50 The media are reporting that Enner Valencia has a £20m buy out clause that can only be met by Champions League clubs. Rumours persist that José Mourinho wants Chelsea to make a £21m offer for West Ham striker. (SW)

09.55 The Daily Mail confirm that Gomis wants to leave Swansea for West Ham. (ID)

09:57 According to the reliable @EXWhuEmployee We have a few players lined up for possible loan deals and are speaking to four agents over possible loans.The agents all appear to represent foreign players. A defender is the number one priority likely to be on loan. Lassana Diarra not Alou, doesn’t have to be completed today but club keen (SW)

10:00 One rumour doing the social media circles is West Ham want Adebayor on loan if Carlton Cole or Enner Valencia leave (SW)

10.35 I have heard it all now! West Ham could turn to Roger Johnson for a second time if their leading targets don’t work today says the Daily Mail (SW)

11.15 BBC Sport report that FIFA have instigated disciplinary proceedings against West Ham and Diafra Sakho. That’s all we need. (ID)

11.17 Various sites report that a £7 million West Ham bid for Gomis has been rejected by Swansea. (ID)

11.59 KUMB report that David Sullivan has flown to France. Is he seeking exile or signing a new player? (ID)

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