Bowyer poised to join West Ham

WEST HAM are confident Lee Bowyer will be in their team to face Newcastle at Upton Park on Saturday and help them fight their way out of relegation trouble.

The Hammers have already agreed a nominal fee with Leeds to sign Bowyer, who travelled to London late last night for talks with Hammers boss Glenn Roeder and managing director Paul Aldridge.

Bowyer is now expected to return to Leeds to sort out some personal business and may not be officially unveiled by the Hammers until Thursday or Friday.