West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is reportedly lining up a
£7m raid for Chelsea and England defender Wayne
Bridge.
Curbishley is keen to sign a left back before the start of the new
season and is said to be ready to target Bridge after growing
frustrated in his attempts to sign Reading's Nicky Shorey.
Bridge was demoted to second-choice left back at Stamford Bridge
last season following the arrival of Ashley Cole from Arsenal but
overcame the setback to battle back and become a regular part of
Jose Mourinho's first team plans.
The 26-year-old England star only signed a new long-term contract
with the Blues last term and was part of the side that won both the
FA Cup and Carling Cup last season.
But Bridge knows his first team opportunities could still be
restricted by Cole's presence in the coming season and Curbishley
is apparently ready to test his resolve by offering him regular
first-team football.
