Teddy set for new Hammers deal

MANAGER Alan Pardew has hinted that West Ham are close to agreeing a new one-year deal for striker Teddy Sheringham.

The former England player was in inspirational form at Wigan on Saturday, scoring the equaliser in the Hammers’ 2-1 victory on his 39th birthday.

Pardew said: “Teddy is a major asset for us, and we have him within our grasp for next season.