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BBC

Di Canio boost for Hammers

West Ham have received a welcome boost with the news that Paolo Di Canio is ready for a return to first-team action.

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Pompey boss wants reunion with West Ham favourite Di Canio

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is targeting West Ham United attacker Paolo Di Canio.
Redknapp wants the flamboyant Italian to drop down a division and join him at Fratton Park. He reportedly has the backing of the Pompey board and could sound out the fit-again striker about a midseason move.

Redknapp is concerned he doesn't have enough attacking options in his squad to maintain a serious promotion campaign and would love a reunion with Di Canio.

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West Ham No1 James watches as Shilts expresses Seaman concern

With David James impressing Sven-Goran Eriksson in the friendly against Portugal on Saturday, the pressure on the England boss to leave Seaman out of his plans permanently is growing.

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West Ham on verge of "brilliant" signing - Roeder

West Ham United boss Glenn Roeder has revealed the club is close to landing a big name for January's transfer period.

He told the club's website: "We have already got our eye on one for January and if we can get this particular target that month, I think it would be a brilliant signing, a little bit of a coup for us.