Report: New England Revolution want to sign West Ham striker Andy Carroll

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NBC Sports have claimed that West Ham United striker Andy Carroll is a target for MLS side New England Revolution, after reports suggested Carroll had played his last game for the Hammers.

The 30-year-old has undergone ankle surgery to correct the issue that has seen him fail to play for West Ham since captaining the side to a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City on February 27.

But that operation is likely to keep him sidelined until the summer. His £90,000-a-week contract (Spotrac) expires at the end of June, and the chances are that he will not be offered a new deal.

That means he may have played his last game for West Ham and the soon-to-be free agent needs to find a new club. Brad Friedel’s side New England Revolution want to give him that chance.

The nine-time England cap has been linked with a move to the MLS, but a specific club had not been mentioned. He would join English defender Michael Mancienne, ex-Aston Villa star Carles Gil and USA striker Juan Agudelo.

TBR’s view

Unfortunately for Carroll, it just seems that his body is unable to cope with the rigours of the Premier League – especially as he enters his thirties.

Leaving West Ham is a must for the club. To be shelling out a whopping £90,000 a week on a player that has scored one goal all season is simply not viable – no matter what his connection is to the fans.

The likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney have extended their careers by moving to the MLS. Carroll should follow suit.