Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce still expects Benni McCarthy's move to West Ham to go through this weekend, despite a work permit problem. The clubs have agreed a fee for the South Africa striker but there has been a hold-up over McCarthy's permit which is due to expire when his Blackburn contract runs out in 18 months. Allardyce said: "It's close to him finally becoming a West Ham player. It's a work permit situation, that's the only hiccup and that should be resolved by Sunday." More...