Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Hammers eye £3 million English striker

According to today's Sun, West Ham are lining up a £3 million bid for Ipswich striker Danny Haynes. Haynes, 19, has impressed this season with the Championship outfit and has caught the attentions of Hammers Alan Curbishley.

Haynes spent a season on loan with West Ham's arch rivals Millwall two years ago and scored twice in a five game stint at the New Den. He has since scored 13 goals for Ipswich and has played over 70 games for the club.

I have heard many good things about Haynes and it will be exciting to see how he develops over the next few years. Comparisons have even been drawn between Haynes and former Ipswich star Darren Bent.