Hammers hold Nani talks but move still some way off

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Hammers' manager Alan Curbishley, together with chief executive Scott Duxbury, went to Italy to talk to Nani, who has a growing reputation in Italian football, and both are believed to have been impressed with his achievements.

But the club are still some way from making a final decision.

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Hammers' manager Alan Curbishley (above), together with chief executive Scott Duxbury, went to Italy to talk to Nani

West Ham were close to offering Franco Baldini the new post before the Italian joined Fabio Capello in the new England set-up.

Dean Ashton, meanwhile, scored in a 3-1 win for West Ham's reserves against Tottenham last night, but was overshadowed by 18-year-old Freddie Sears who netted the other two.

Bobby Zamora continued his comeback from injury by playing 45 minutes.