Ferdinand free to talk to Hammers

Tuesday 21 January 2003 01:00 GMT

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Tottenham have given West Ham permission to talk to the veteran striker Les Ferdinand.

The 36–year–old has struggled to find a place in the first team reckoning this season following Glenn Hoddle's purchase of Robbie Keane from Leeds.

A statement on the club's website, www.spurs.co.uk, said: "The club have given West Ham United permission to talk to Les Ferdinand with a view to a permanent transfer."

Ferdinand joined Spurs in 1997 from Newcastle United for £6million and had his most productive spell at White Hart Lane last season with 15 goals from 33 appearances in all competitions.

However, he has made just five starts this season, scoring twice.

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