West Ham United Chairman Eggert Magnusson today issued the following statement:
"There is bound to be a lot of speculation over the summer
about our playing squad. It is normal in a transfer window - who is
going, who we want to bring in.
"We are ambitious for this club and what we can achieve next
season. We want to strengthen the squad and to build on the
positives of the 2006/07 season. I'm proud of what the club has
achieved and now we can move forward.
"We will work hard over the summer to prepare for next season
and that includes keeping our best players who want to play for us.
"There will be a particular focus on Carlos Tevez and I want
him to stay. I suspect a lot will be written about his future but
the starting point is that he is a West Ham player, registered with
and contracted to the club with three years remaining on a 4 year
contract. Whatever happens next we will act to protect the best
interests of West Ham United FC".