Hammers swoop for Carroll

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll is poised to join West Ham tomorrow, according to reports.

The Northern Ireland international, who opted to walk away from Old Trafford when his contract ran out at the end of last season, is ready to sign for the newly-promoted Hammers.

The London Evening Standard claimed today that Carroll will be a West Ham player on Tuesday if he passes a medical with the Upton Park club.

Carroll will be hoping for a fresh start after a difficult season with United, who have since signed Holland international goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar from Fulham.

Meanwhile, defender Christian Dailly and striker Teddy Sheringham, who will be 40 next April, have also signed new one-year deals with West Ham, and left-back Chris Powell and midfielder Shaun Newton are also close to agreeing new contracts.

Manager Alan Pardew has also been linked with a £1.2m (€1.8m) bid for Watford striker Heidar Helguson.

Hammers returned to the top flight last month after a two-year absence, defeating Preston 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.