Everton
have reportedly joined the likes of Fulham, Blackburn and Middlesbrough in the race to
sign West Ham striker Bobby Zamora.
The News of the World claims that Hammers chief Alan Curbishley has
told Zamora he is surplus to requirements at Upton Park and can
follow fellow frontman Marlon Harewood out of the club.
The 26-year-old, who cost West Ham £1.5m when he moved from
Tottenham in February 2004, scored 11 goals in all compeitions last
season but has failed to hold down a regular place at The
Boleyn.
Harewood has already courted interest from new Cottagers boss
Lawrie Sanchez and it could be that the former Northern Ireland
coach is looking to reunite the pair in west London.
Gareth Southgate needs to strengthen his attacking options at
Middlesbrough after the departure of Mark Viduka to Newcastle, but
Zamora would struggle to break into the starting line-ups at
Goodison Park and Ewood Park so is unlikely to favour a move to
either of those grounds.
source:teamtalk