The season-long deal for the England striker could result in a £17m transfer at the end of the campaign, provided the Hammers stay in the Premier League. However, it is thought the 23-year-old Carroll does not wish to leave Liverpool on a permanent basis. The Reds, who paid a club-record fee of £35m for Carroll in January 2011, have already turned down Newcastle United's bid to re-sign the player. Carroll has struggled since his big-money move to Liverpool, scoring just 11 goals in 56 appearances. He now appears to be surplus to requirements at Anfield following the arrival of former Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers and Italian striker Fabio Borini from Roma. Read more here
