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Hammers to grab Gardner

Image: Gardner: Set to join Hammers after seeing out his contract at Bolton

Skysports.com understands West Ham are poised to sign Ricardo Gardner on a free transfer.

Left-back set to move to Upton Park on free transfer

Skysports.com understands West Ham are poised to sign Ricardo Gardner on a free transfer. The Jamaican left-back is available after seeing out his contract at Bolton and is now expected to pen a two-year deal at Upton Park. He was offered the chance to stay at the Reebok Stadium but has decided to embark on a new challenge with the Hammers. West Ham are preparing to mount a challenge for promotion from the Championship and announced earlier on Wednesday that they were set to bring in two 'proven Premier League players' within the next 24 hours. Gardner certainly fits into that category, having plied his trade with the Trotters for the majority of his career. He joined Bolton from homeland club Harbour View in 1998 and was a virtual ever-present in the team until last season, when he had a spell on loan with Preston. Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan is also expected to seal a switch to West Ham after undergoing a medical with the Londoners.

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