Marlon Harewood has confirmed he's leaving West Ham United.

Portsmouth, Manchester City and Wigan are just three of the clubs already showing an interest in the £4million-rated forward.

He said: "I think it's time for me to leave West Ham. I've had four good years at the club but now it's time for me to find a new challenge.

"I've had a chat with the new manager and he obviously wants to bring his own players in, it happens everywhere."

Harewood, who fired the Hammers to the FA Cup final in 2006 with the winning goal against Middlesbrough in the semi-final, is desperate to play first-team top-flight football after falling out of favour at Upton Park.

He scored just three Barclays Premiership goals this season, but feels he still has plenty to offer.

He continued: "I want to be playing football, I love it.

"I had a great season before last for West Ham playing 43 games and scoring 16 goals but last season wasn't the best for me.

"But I'm so up for next season. I just can't wait to be scoring again and winning games for a team, that's what I want to be doing."

The former Nottingham Forest forward is currently out of the country and will be discussing his options when he gets back.

He said: "I'm on holiday at the moment having a bit of relaxation time, I'm not even thinking about football, but it's in good hands with the PMA (Professional Management Agency)."