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title: "West Ham United: ExWHUemployee quashes Andy Carroll rumours"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-exwhuemployee-andy-carroll-transfer-update-latest-whufc-news-david-moyes-rob-newman/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-19T17:05:17Z"
modified: "2022-01-19T17:05:17Z"
---

# West Ham United: ExWHUemployee quashes Andy Carroll rumours

**Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/exwhuemployee/status/1483377569730809856?s=21), reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has shared the latest West Ham United transfer news as he drops an update on the links to former striker Andy Carroll.**

### The Lowdown: Carroll spotted?

As shared by [WestHamFans.org](https://westhamfans.org/content/andy-carroll-spotted-training-ground) and relayed by [Claret & Hugh,](https://www.claretandhugh.info/carroll-at-west-ham-training-ground/) the former England international forward was apparently spotted at the club’s training ground a few days ago.

[West Ham latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-updates/)

This comes amid manager David Moyes and recruitment chief Rob Newman’s search for a back-up striker, prompting some[talk and speculation](https://www.claretandhugh.info/carroll-at-west-ham-training-ground/) of a possible re-signing.

[C&H](https://www.claretandhugh.info/carroll-at-west-ham-training-ground/) were the first to rebuff these claims, with another reliable club insider in ExWHUemployee now sharing what he knows.

### The Latest: Ex shares Carroll update…

On his personal social media feed, Ex also poured cold water over the prospect of Carroll re-joining the club.

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“Not sure why this Carroll rumour has so much legs, I’ve been told the deal isn’t on,” he explained on [Twitter.](https://twitter.com/exwhuemployee/status/1483377569730809856?s=21)

Writing on his[Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/thewesthamway/posts) also, Ex details the reasons why, citing that both Moyes and the player didn’t enjoy the best relationship and a move for Carroll seems very unlikely at this stage.

### The Verdict: Sigh of relief…

Currently a free agent after leaving Reading just days ago, while he has bagged [82 senior career goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andy-carroll/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/48066) since his professional debut, we believe West Ham should avoid a return for the towering 33-year-old.

Other striking targets like [Gabriel Barbosa](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12514556/west-ham-transfer-news-gabriel-barbosa-offer-remains-on-table-with-striker-set-to-push-for-flamengo-exit) and [Adam Hlozek](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10361059/Premier-League-club-club-transfer-guide-Tottenham-need-striker-Chelsea-want-new-defender.html) arguably represent more exciting additions at West Ham and ones with far longer shelf lives.

Moyes recently [spoke of the importance of finding the ideal targets](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/david-moyes-loan-transfer-window-22787488) and not just making signings for the sake of it, with Carroll arguably falling into the latter category.

***In other news: ‘Yes’…Ex has also backed reports of West Ham now willing to bid for ‘phenomenal’ player, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-exwhuemployee-jesse-lingard-update-latest-whufc-transfer-news-david-moyes-man-united/)***