WEST HAM DENY DICANIO INTEREST

Last updated : 30 July 2002 By editor

West Ham spokesman Peter Stewart said:

'It's just speculation. We've had no approach from Manchester United. Constant speculation doesn't help the manager - but it's the way football is now. Most clubs have to endure it at some point or other.'

However his agent Matteo Roggi added

"It is clear that Mr Ferguson likes him as a player,I think now is the right time for a transfer as Paolo is on a Bosman free at the end of the season.The people from Manchester United have got our number, so if anything is to be done they will call us.It makes Paolo feel proud that Manchester United are looking at him. He would like it to happen and it would be the cherry on the cake of his career."