Arsenal To Snap Appiah?

West Ham confirmed that they could still sign Ghana captain Stephen Appiah before the transfer window closed. However, the Hammers could face late opposition from Arsenal.

Appiah, 27, the former Juventus midfielder, is a free agent after leaving Fenerbahce, and a West ham spokesman said: "West Ham can confirm discussions with Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah are ongoing."

However, manager Alan Curbishley could face late opposition from Arsene Wenger for Appiah, with Arsenal believed to be considering a move for the player nicknamed 'The Tornado'.

Appiah has been consistently linked with Arsenal over the past four years and his availability could prompt Wenger to consider adding him to a midfield which is in need of strengthening after the summer sales of Mathieu Flamini, Gilberto and Alexandre Hleb.