Sam Allardyce

With a deal reached that covers off the wants and needs of both clubs and the player, Andy Carroll is expected to confirm his transfer from Liverpool to West Ham by the end of this week.

After not hearing much over the past few weeks, West Ham joint-chairman David Gold has asserted that the chances of Andy Carroll agreeing to a permanent move have risen significantly.

Andy Carroll's season-long loan at West Ham has come to an end, but manager Sam Allardyce wants him back next season—and he wants to build his Hammers side around the big striker.

Liverpool put themselves in a poor negotiating position by making it clear Andy Carroll doesn't have a future at Anfield, but West Ham are making it equally clear just how desperate they are to keep hold of him.

Despite that Liverpool, West Ham, and Andy Carroll all appear eager to make his move to London permanent, Sam Allardyce believes the Premier League's new financial regulations may make a deal impossible.

Brendan Rodgers may not be willing to say where he sees Andy Carroll ending up next season, but if West Ham's Sam Allardyce has his way the striker will be staying in London.

A former Bolton Wanderers player has just been handed a new managerial role. Phil Brown, who was the odds-on favorite for the Southend United manager's post has just been confirmed as the Shrimpers' new boss.

Favorable results elsewhere have left the window open just a crack for Aston Villa, but seizing opportunity has not been one of this team's strong points this season. Can that trend change against a tough West Ham side?

Sunderland earned a huge 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light, dominating the Hammers and picking up three points via goals from Seb Larsson, Adam Johnson and James McClean.