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West Ham boss Zola: I have final say on transfers

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:27

West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola says any new signing will be his choice.

Zola has personally given his approval to the imminent deals for Benni McCarthy (West Ham) and Benjani Mwaruwari (Manchester City).

"The players that come in have to be my choice, but the new owners have been very co-operative," added Zola. "Strikers were a priority, and the owners know that. I trust them. We have kept in close contact and speaking every day, exchanging information. They're working to make the team stronger."

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