Connolly signs for West Ham

WEST HAM have completed the signing of Wimbledon striker David Connolly for a fee of £285,000.

The 36-times capped Republic of Ireland star has signed a three-year deal at Upton Park to become manager Glenn Roeder’s first summer signing.

Roeder is also close to agreeing a contract with veteran midfielder Rob Lee and is hoping to land some Premiership players on loan as he bids to strengthen his depleted squad ahead of the Hammers’ bid to bounce back to the top flight.