West Ham Utd have set about trimming the squad by selling players deemed surplus to requirements.

Yesterday, Lee Bowyer was agreeing personal terms with Birmingham in a move for a nominal fee.

Matthew Etherington goes to Stoke for £4m.

The transfer of Calum Davenport to Bolton is expected to reap £3m for the Hammers.

The moves are expected to be finalised tomorrow.

Other players who could be heading for the door at Upton Park are Julien Faubert, Luis Boa Morte and Nigel Quashie.

These exits take place as boss Gianfranco Zola tries to hold onto other players.

Lynch-pin defender Matthew Upson has expressed a desire to continue to play at the Boleyn Ground.

Zola is also eager to retain the services of Robert Green, Valon Behrami, Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker.