Hammers’ super swoop

WEST HAM were last night celebrating one of the most spectacular transfer coups in Premiership history — the double signing of Argentinian World Cup stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

Hammers’ super swoop

The Hammers refused to divulge details of the double deal but Tevez and Mascherano commanded £15 million transfer fees when they signed for Corinthians from Argentinian clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate.

There has also been speculation that West Ham have managed to steal a march on rivals with a view to selling them on next season.

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