Matthew Upson is likely to leave West Ham this summer
when he returns from England duty at the World Cup.
Upson is one of the club's key assets, but has rejected a new
three year contract tabled by the Hammers - wanting to return from
the World Cup in South Africa before making up his mind.
"We keep hearing the agent may have done a deal with a bigger
club," co-owner David Sullivan said in the Daily Mail. "I
can't say who but I wish they'd get on and make an offer. We've had
offers from lesser clubs who he probably wouldn't go to. He
probably fancies one last throw of the dice at a big club. I wish
Matthew well."
Upson has been linked with a number of clubs, including
Tottenham and Liverpool and it is clear that speculation over his
future will continue for some time yet.
A West Ham insider told Soccernet: "There have been
whispers about Liverpool being one of the top clubs interested in
Upson, but as yet there have been no approaches. It is clear that
Upson is keeping his options open having told the club he will make
up his mind about the new contract only when he returns from the
World Cup."
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