Yossi to hammer out new deal

Yossi Benayoun’s agent insists the Israel midfielder will be in a position finalise his new deal with West Ham once he returns from international duty.

Benayoun agreed the core of a new five-year contract with the Hammers last month but has not yet signed off on the deal, reported to be worth around £50,000 a week.

Ronen Katzav said there are “one or two small issues” which still need to be ironed out and that the delay was partly due to Benayoun being away with Israel for the Euro 2008 qualifiers.

However, Katzav added that Benayoun is committed to a future at Upton Park and is not looking for a move elsewhere.

Benayoun missed Israel’s 2-1 win over Macedonia last Saturday through suspension but is set to return as captain for tonight’s Group E clash with Andorra.