West Ham track Stoke star

By European Football
October 12 2005

West Ham are said to be keeping a close watch upon Stoke City defender Carl Hoefkens, who are keen to bring the Belgian defender to the Premiership.

Hoefkens has won many plaudits since joining Stoke in the summer and West Ham are the first to show genuine interest in the 2 million rated Belgian international.

Hoefkens confirmed the story when speaking to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad:

"I am aware of the interest."

"I will see what happens next. I know that West Ham United is a wealthy club and the transfer fees mentioned are not exaggerated."