West Ham admit a deal for Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy is still to be finalised.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez had claimed that a deal for the Wales captain's transfer had been agreed following his side's 3-2 friendly victory over Wrexham on Saturday.

But the Hammers have issued a statement saying the move cannot go through until the a 27-year-old sorts out a "private contractual issue" with the Anfield club.

They also confirmed Bellamy has passed a medical at Upton Park.

The statement, on the club's official website said: "Following comments attributed to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez today, West Ham United would like to make it clear that Craig Bellamy has not yet completed a move to Upton Park.

"The deal has been delayed due to a private contractual issue between Craig Bellamy and Liverpool, which must be resolved before any transfer can be completed.

"The player is due to meet with Liverpool on Monday morning, and we expect to complete the transfer soon after."