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The shape of West Ham's summer looks to have the profile of Andy Carroll.

The east London club and the striker's home club of Liverpool have hammered out an advantageous £15million deal - now they're just waiting on the frontman's nod.

West Ham saw themselves easily overtaken by a slick Arsenal side which put five past them at the Emirates stadium.

To compound their misery, the team saw rookie Dan Potts stretchered off and taken to hospital following a horrible aerial collision.

West Ham have completed the free transfer of Joe Cole from Liverpool - in time for the midfielder to face Manchester Utd in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The 31-year-old rejoins the club that gave him a start in 1999 - and may be a replacement for Mohamed Diame who is attracting interest from QPR.

Andy Carroll made such a significant impact on West Ham's strike force that, after he limped off with a hamstring injury, Sam Allardyce was already feeling his absence.

The new No.8 linked up well with Kevin Nolan in a confident and hungry display that suggests the loan spell could prove providential for both parties.

West Ham have finally agreed a deal worth a possible £10.75m for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Matt Jarvis.

The deal was done on Wednesday night and the 26-year-old star today travelled to the capital to discuss personal terms and undertake a medical. Manager Sam Allardyce is hopeful the player can start at Swansea on Saturday.