Monday, January 16, 2012

West Ham close to loan of US' John

updated 5:43 p.m. ET Jan. 12, 2012

LONDON - West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says the loan of American defender George John from Major League Soccer's FC Dallas should soon be finalized.

Allardyce says on the second-tier club's website that "we're close to the George John deal, which is progressing."

The 24-year-old center back is expected to initially move to Upton Park on loan with an option for a permanent transfer.

John's agent, Ted Philipakos, says on his Twitter feed: "Look for announcement today re USMNT and FC Dallas defender George John move."

West Ham is second in the League Championship standings, behind Southampton on goal difference.

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