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Tottenham have made striker Sergei Rebrov available on a free transfer – allowing him to move to West Ham.

The 30-year-old cost Spurs £11m when he signed from Dynamo Kiev four years ago but fell from favour and spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce.

He returned to England this summer with one year left on his White Hart Lane contract but was allowed to train with the Hammers.

"We can confirm he is a free agent," said a Spurs statement.

If West Ham are interested in signing Rebrov they would still need to agree personal terms and arrange a work permit and international clearance.

Hammers boss Alan Pardew warned: "It is early days yet. Sergei and I had a look at each other for the first time on the training pitch just the other day.

"He's obviously a quality player but there are hurdles like contracts and work permits to overcome."

Rebrov is ineligible to play in West Ham's pre-season friendly at Peterborough United on Saturday, where former Rebrov's former team-mate Teddy Sheringham is due to make his debut.

Sheringham, 38, signed a one-year deal at Upton Park earlier this week, having spent last season with Portsmouth.

And Sheringham has urged West Ham to take a chance with Ukraine international Rebrov, who has more than 50 caps for his country.

He said: "He can score goals and make goals and I enjoyed playing alongside him at Tottenham."

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