Mediawatch - 25 July

Today's Hammers stories in the press focus on Andy Carroll's ankle operation. The Sun carries this story (£), stating that he will face four months out after going under the knife on Friday.

The Daily Mail carries coverage of Carroll's tweet, explaining his disappointment at missing the start of the new season.

Meanwhile, Carlton Cole has told The Sun (£) that Mauro Zarate can be a big hit for the Club this season.

Ravel Morrison's future is examined in this Daily Mail article, while a story on talkSPORT says that alleged Hammers target Asamoah Gyan has pledged his future to Abu Dhabi club Al-Ain.

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