Jewell dismisses Barnes talk

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Barnes was linked with a move to the Hammers over the summer, with an apparent £3.5million offer rejected at the time, and now it has been suggested boss Alan Curbishley has finally landed the 19-year-old, who will move to Upton Park when the transfer window opens next week.

When asked about the Barnes deal, Jewell replied: "Very nice. It's a nice Christmas present - I just wish I knew about it. Maybe Santa Claus will drop the cheque down the chimney!"

He added: "But I know nothing about it. What I do know for a fact is that I have not had any contact with any club about Giles Barnes.

"Until the phone rings or somebody tells me differently, then I can't say any more about it."

Barnes further raised his profile yesterday with a stunning goal to open the scoring in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle.

But Jewell has again reiterated Barnes is far from the complete player, adding: "He scored a great goal on Sunday, and I hope he scores a few more goals for us.

"But he arguably cost us one as well by trying to do a fancy trick in the box when maybe a cross would have been more beneficial to the team.

"I know there's been a lot of talk about Giles Barnes, but that's where he has to learn. He has a long, long way to go.

"He has potential - bags of it, but he is only 19 and has a lot of improving to do, although I am pleased with the effort he is putting in."