Rebrov free for Hammers move

West Ham’s chances of signing Ukrainian striker Sergei Rebrov have improved after Tottenham confirmed the player they bought four years ago for £11m (€16.6m) is now a free agent.

It means that the Hammers, with whom Rebrov is currently training, can sign him without paying a fee and now have only to negotiate his personal terms plus work permit and international clearance if manager Alan Pardew decides to go ahead with a deal.