Ricey Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 West Ham have agreed a fee with Norwich for their star striker Dean Ashton.Ashton has been a long-term transfer target for West Ham boss Alan Pardew as he looks to bolster his attack. Norwich rejected reports on Saturday that they had agreed a fee for Ashton, but now they have admitted they have accepted a £7.25 million deal for the England Under-21 international. Ashton is now expected to travel to East London to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical. The former Crewe man admitted the offer to return to the Premiership was too good to turn down. "I have had a great year at Norwich and would like to sincerely thank the fans and everyone I have worked with at Carrow Road," Ashton told the club's official website. "West Ham are a big club, I am ambitious and at the end of the day the chance of a swift step up to the Premiership is too good to turn down. "I spoke to Nigel (Worthington) and the board and told them I wanted to pursue this opportunity. "I'd like to thank Norwich for understanding that and allowing myself and my representative to talk to West Ham." Anyone think he isn't worth anywhere near that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 that's waaaaaaaaaaaaaay to expensive imo didn't do nothing at The Walkers spent most of the match offside and the other having moaning at the referee!!! The prices for British players are so out of touch with the rest of the world it's so obvious why managers look abroad for cheaper imports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Fan Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 Compared to Walcotts transfer fee, I think West Ham have got themselves a bargain. But it is still a bit much for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milky Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 it's an unbelievable amount of money for someone who isn't even a full international player at 22, plus there is a 15% sell on clause! that's a poor signing for me, 3 million to much, i'm sure west ham could get a better more proven striker for 7 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 How many strikers to West Ham want? They're the new Sheffield United. Ashton worth about 3mill tops I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gené and Tonic Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 They could've got Jerome for half that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 I'd say his worth 4m max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesta fox Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 He's probably worth between 3 and 4 million and why do west ham need him when they have zamora and harewood upfront? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 They've signed Katan too.. and still have Sheringham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 very over priced, But I have to say that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystonFox Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 he is officially a hammer now. give him 2 years at that club before he moves elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Posted 22 January 2006 Share Posted 22 January 2006 Good player, but 7m?! .........Teh fudge are they playing at? There are strikers who are as good or better than Ashton for lesss than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes_Wizard_Striker Posted 24 January 2006 Share Posted 24 January 2006 What happened to that Benni McCarthy? West Ham was really close to signing him and McCarthy is happy to go to Hammers in Januray? I reckon Hammers can get him for £5 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gené and Tonic Posted 25 January 2006 Share Posted 25 January 2006 they've now got: Zamora Aliadiere Sheringham Ashton Harewood Katan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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