Full back frustration for Harry

Redknapp enquired about the former Queens Park Rangers and Fulham defender, but Hammers boss Glenn Roeder denyed that the fullback was to join the Upton Park exodus, stating: "he is a key member of our team, under contract, and one of the last players we would want to leave".

This means Harry Redknapp may re-evaluate his interest in Ajax Amsterdam's 31 year old Norweigan international fullback Andre Bergdolmo, who can play in all positions at the back but is on high wages at the illustrious Dutch club.