West Ham have confirmed talks for striker Eidur Gudjohnsen
are ongoing, but nothing has been agreed with
Barcelona.
The former Chelsea ace has been interesting The Hammers after
Thierry Henry's arrival pushed him down Frank Rijkaard's pecking
order.
Gudjohnsen is believed to be available for just £6.7million,
although the player's lofty demands are reportedly deterring other
clubs from joining the hunt.
West Ham supremo Eggert Magnusson has denied the East Londoners
have concurred on a price with Barca, but stated talks are
continuing.
"Talks are ongoing," Magnusson confirmed to virir.is. "We have not
had an offer accepted by Barcelona - the papers are wrong."
Manager Alan Curbishley may be prepared to push the boat out even
further for Gudjohnsen following the side's disappointing 2-0
defeat to Manchester City on the opening weekend of the new
season.