West Ham outcast Benni McCarthy is in talks over a loan deal to League One promotion challengers Charlton Athletic.
The South Africa striker has not scored for West Ham since his £2.5million move from Blackburn in January 2010.
The former Rovers forward has struggled with his weight since arriving from Ewood Park and has been slapped with hefty fines by the east London club for failing to meet targets over his fitness.
And McCarthy - who had a brief trial with Queens Park Rangers and then turned down Sheffield Wednesday - is in line for a move to the Valley after he was offered, by intermediaries, to Charlton manager Chris Powell.
And Sportsmail understands that if the 33-year-old can prove his fitness, the south London club would be interested in taking him on loan.
This is something to be excited about. A bit of character, a bit of glamour. It'll be up to Powell to get his attitude right. But if he decides to come then that tells you something about the guys attitude, could just sit at West Ham and do nothing for 5 months.
[cite]Posted By: Bangkok Dave[/cite]This is something to be excited about. A bit of character, a bit of glamour. It'll be up to Powell to get his attitude right. But if he decides to come then that tells you something about the guys attitude, could just sit at West Ham and do nothing for 5 months.
[cite]Posted By: Bangkok Dave[/cite]This is something to be excited about. A bit of character, a bit of glamour. It'll be up to Powell to get his attitude right. But if he decides to come then that tells you something about the guys attitude, could just sit at West Ham and do nothing for 5 months.
I think you'll find that is his much preferred option.
I dont think we can slate the guy until we see him play for us....to be honest I do have reservations, but the guy can clearly score goals both with his feet and with his head so should be a useful addition to our squad (as long as we can get a creative midfielder to supply him with chances)
JFH was surely all about his pace and power, by the time we signed him he lost that.
I get the impression from a few comments McCarthy is more skilful, could give us something different.
Still think we need the option of a proper targetman. Would he turn up thinking he'd be too good for this league and not do a lot, or would his quality really show and add a lot to the team?
For me it is all about his attitude and fitness. If both are right he would be a good addition to the squad. But i still think our priority should be a mobile Centre half and a creative midfielder.
Benni would be a good signing for us in my opinion.
It shows Powell is looking where Parky didn't for loan signings - the Premier league. Ok, ok i know west ham are sh** and are more of a yo-yo club not a REAL Premierleague side but still , the calibre of the player is what we need to gain promotion. If CP was to create a strike partnership of the leagues top scorer and a Prem player then i would be happy. That shows ambition.
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Crickey i wish they'd sell burgers like that one at the ground!
West Ham outcast Benni McCarthy is in talks over a loan deal to League One promotion challengers Charlton Athletic.
The South Africa striker has not scored for West Ham since his £2.5million move from Blackburn in January 2010.
The former Rovers forward has struggled with his weight since arriving from Ewood Park and has been slapped with hefty fines by the east London club for failing to meet targets over his fitness.
And McCarthy - who had a brief trial with Queens Park Rangers and then turned down Sheffield Wednesday - is in line for a move to the Valley after he was offered, by intermediaries, to Charlton manager Chris Powell.
And Sportsmail understands that if the 33-year-old can prove his fitness, the south London club would be interested in taking him on loan.
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Not going to write the guy off as he clearly has quality and could get goals.
Dominant aeriel bloke is needed and preferably mobile.
Benni Will be a great bit of business. Go and get him CP
If he is fit enough to move around the pitch you would be right but is he??
JFH came but he still did nothing.
I think you'll find that is his much preferred option.
Would CP get someone in who he knows isn't match fit?
I don't think he would.
JFH was surely all about his pace and power, by the time we signed him he lost that.
I get the impression from a few comments McCarthy is more skilful, could give us something different.
Still think we need the option of a proper targetman. Would he turn up thinking he'd be too good for this league and not do a lot, or would his quality really show and add a lot to the team?
BWP is 5'8"
Benni is 6'1"
BWP is a skinny nippy speed merchant
Benni is a target man with the pace, physique and turning circle of a small planet
BWP is a poacher
Benni has got some proper skills
We'd never be able to tell them apart would we!
But not in his current shape, too many calories!
It shows Powell is looking where Parky didn't for loan signings - the Premier league.
Ok, ok i know west ham are sh** and are more of a yo-yo club not a REAL Premierleague side but still , the calibre of the player is what we need to gain promotion.
If CP was to create a strike partnership of the leagues top scorer and a Prem player then i would be happy.
That shows ambition.
Fry