West Ham are flying their crocked players to Italy.

The People says the Upton Park club's technical director Gianluca Nani has insisted on the new measure, which is unpopular as players must spend time away.

Italian Nani, who took over his new role this month, is so impressed by medics at a private clinic based at AC Milan's training ground he insists any injured Hammers player must go during their rehab.

West Ham's Welsh international defender Danny Gabbidon was there last week for treatment on a groin injury.

Chair man Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson ordered a review of medical facilities after a spate of long-term injuries at the club.