Pantsil gets Fulham nod

West Ham have given permission to English Premier League rivals Fulham to speak to defender John Pantsil.

Pantsil, with 17 games in the previous campaign, is looking for more regular first-team football.

"West Ham can confirm the club have received an approach from Fulham for the transfer of Bobby Zamora and John Pantsil," said a statement on the club's website.

West Ham United CEO Scott Duxbury added: "We recognise Bobby Zamora and John Pantsil have had limited first-team opportunities last season.

"They want to play regular first-team football and we have given permission for them to speak to Fulham with a view to concluding a move."