Eggert Magnusson is to step down as West Ham’s executive chairman, it was announced today.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has criticised Newcastle over the collapsed Kieron Dyer transfer and said the Magpies must have been “embarrassed” at their handling of the deal.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson worries that the club’s reputation has been unfairly damaged by the Carlos Tevez transfer saga.

Carlos Tevez will become a Manchester United player next week after West Ham agreed a £2m settlement for the Argentina striker to leave the club.

West Ham have confirmed they have agreed a £2m settlement for Carlos Tevez to leave the club.

Today is D-Day for Carlos Tevez – with the warring parties under pressure to strike a deal and avoid a lengthy court battle.

A DEAL over the future of Carlos Tevez may have to be settled today or a lengthy court battle will ensue.

Ljungberg said he left Arsenal because he felt like “it was the end” for the club as he knew it following Henry's move.

West Ham have announced a 2pm press conference today, with reports claiming they will unveil Freddie Ljungberg as their fifth summer signing.

Kia Joorabchian has ramped up the pressure on West Ham by accusing the club of making misleading statements over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Manchester United are facing up to the prospect of beginning the new season without Carlos Tevez – and they may even have to wait beyond the transfer window to secure the striker.

Manchester United are to take the Carlos Tevez dispute to FIFA, chief executive David Gill announced today.

Carlos Tevez’s proposed move to Manchester United remains in limbo with serious doubts over whether a planned medical will take place today.

Talks between Manchester United and West Ham on Carlos Tevez’s proposed move to Old Trafford ended in stalemate tonight.

West Ham have rejected a bid by Carlos Tevez to cancel his playing contract.

West Ham today threw Carlos Tevez’s proposed move to Manchester United into turmoil by insisting there is no agreement in place for him to join the champions.

The Premier League will block Carlos Tevez's expected move to Manchester United unless they are satisfied the transfer fee will go to West Ham.

Sheffield United are “considering the findings with professional advisors” after an arbitration panel dismissed their claims against the Premier League over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Liverpool today appeared to move closer to signing Spain striker Fernando Torres after his current club Atletico Madrid agreed a deal for Villarreal’s Diego Forlan.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has reassured fans he is working on signings “all the time” as he closes in on Fernando Torres.

West Ham were today holding discussions with Newcastle captain Scott Parker over a proposed £7m (€10.3m) move to Upton Park – but only after fighting off late interest from Tottenham.

Israel midfielder Yossi Benayoun has signed a new five-year contract at West Ham.

The Premier League today maintained there had been no further developments in the Carlos Tevez affair in the wake of reports an arbitration panel is to rule on the case.

Robert Green declared after West Ham’s March defeat to Tottenham that he and his team-mates “deserved to be shot” if they slid out of the Barclays Premiership without a fight.

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West Ham striker Carlos Tevez is not planning to leave Upton Park but his future remains undecided.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson is convinced his club no longer have anything to hide in the ongoing row over Carlos Tevez.

THE Premier League’s attempts to resolve the bitter dispute over West Ham have fallen on deaf ears with Sheffield United last night promising to sue if they are relegated and claiming the ruling threatens “anarchy” in the game.

West Ham have revealed they will not appeal the record £5.5m fine imposed by the Premier League’s independent commission over the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

WEST HAM chairman Eggert Magnusson will discuss Carlos Tevez’s future at Upton Park at the end of the season as questions remain over the eligibility of the Argentina forward.

THE contrast in fortunes between Wigan and West Ham went far beyond the scoreline as Alan Curbishley’s extraordinary attempt to escape relegation gathered pace and, in the eyes of his opposite number Paul Jewell at least, events of the weekend undermined a basic injustice in the Premier League.

THE Premier League last night confirmed Carlos Tevez is available to play for West Ham for the rest of the season after a new contractual agreement was reached over the Argentina striker.

West Ham’s hearing into Premier League charges relating to the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano has been adjourned until tomorrow.

Argentinian duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano will be at the centre of a crucial hearing on Thursday which could determine West Ham’s Premiership status.

Stuart Pearce has confirmed a major investment into Manchester City is looking more likely.

ROBERT GREEN admits the West Ham players “deserve to be shot” if they slide out of the Barclays Premiership without a fight.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has backed manager Alan Curbishley “100%” after the Hammers’ season hit a new low yesterday.

West Ham would consider taking legal action against former chairman Terence Brown and managing director Paul Aldridge if they are found guilty of Premier League charges of fielding ineligible players.

West Ham are preparing to fight every inch of the way against Premier League charges for allegedly fielding ineligible players.

Former West Ham chairman Terry Brown has resigned from the board at the troubled Premiership club.

West Ham have stressed that Alan Curbishley's job is not under threat despite today's 4-0 defeat at Charlton.

Alan Pardew insists he will “never” agree with West Ham’s decision to sack him.

West Ham defender Matthew Upson is set to return to full training this week in his bid to make a comeback in the crucial relegation clash against Charlton on Saturday.