On a happier footballing note..

WEST HAM are lining up a £6million bid for Mexico's highly-rated midfielder Efrain Juarez.

The 22-year-old, who can play in central midfield and at right-back, is keen on a switch to the Premier League.

West Ham officials are trying to keep the move under wraps, but boss Avram Grant is keen to wrap up a deal quickly.

Now the Hammers are hoping to finalise the switch in the next few weeks following Mexico's exit from the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the club has launched an ambitious £10m bid to sign prolific Nice striker Loic Remy, 23, a target for Arsenal.