Algerian winger Nadir Belhaj has told Sky Sports that he would be interested in a return to the Premier League to sign for West Ham. The 30 year old won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008 but left the club two years later and now plays for Qatari outfit Al Sadd. Belhadj told reporters today that he was "happy" to be linked with the Irons, who he says are "a good team with a good reputation." Portuguese giants Benfica and Italian side Lazio are also interested in his services, but a selling point for West Ham may be Belhadj's desire to return to English football. The pacy frontman, who represented his nation and played against England in the 2010 World Cup, seems to be very much keeping his options open and said that he was "happy to be linked with prestigious clubs such as Benfica, Lazio and West Ham," but that "nothing has been decided yet." It's certainly true that we need some more options on the flanks and Belhadj would seem to fit the bill- the only stumbling block would appear to be the wages. He was one of quite a few Portsmouth players on huge wages during Harry Redknapp's time at the club, and having been playing in Qatar, he will have been picking up good money there as well, and will be unlikely to be happy at taking a big loss on his earnings. One to watch though!
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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