According to reports Sam Allardyce looks set to win the race to sign Peterborough striker Craig Mackail-Smith for West Ham. The Posh hotshot has already turned down a chance to play in the Premier League with Norwich City.
But Big Sam is convinced the forward, 27, would move to Upton Park and is ready to make a £3m move for the striker, who bagged an impressive 35 goals last season. The Watford born Scottish international has netted an incredibly 90 goals over the past four seasons helping Peterborough to three promotions, and one relegation, in the process. Sam Allardyce clearly feels that Mackail-Smith can cut it at a higher level and has forked out a decent whack accordingly.
The signing of Mackail-Smith may mean that England international Carlton Cole is on his way out and West Ham already lost Demba Ba to Newcastle United.
Like the sound of an accomplished goalscorer coming to Upton Park and I reckon he can fire us back into the Premier League and fully justify that £3million price tag. Things are looking good for the hammers as we prepare to return to the top division in our first season after being relegated.
Matt Cooper
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