Ashton unsure over future

Hammers star wants talks

By Graeme Bailey   Last updated: 12th May 2008

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Ashton: Wants West Ham talks

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Dean Ashton admits he does not know where he stands over his future at West Ham.

The 24-year-old has returned to good form this year and bagged 11 goals after missing all of last season with a badly broken ankle.

Now a host of clubs including Manchester United, Newcastle and Portsmouth are said to be taking a keen interest in Ashton.

The striker, who has two years left on his current contract, admits the club are yet to talk to him about his future.

"As far as I know I'll be at West Ham. The only worry is that the club haven't

spoken to me yet so I don't know where I stand," he said.

"Obviously I'd like to speak to the club about my future. I'd just like to know where my future lies.

"Obviously I had to prove myself after spending so long out injured and I feel I've done that now.

"West Ham is the team I play for. I want to talk to the club because I've really enjoyed myself here and that's all I'm really thinking about."

Praise

Ashton was complimented by Sir Alex Ferguson after scoring in the 4-1 rout at Old Trafford on May 3, but has taken little notice of his words.

"A lot has been written about me but the thing I'm most worried about is what West Ham think of me," he said.

"I suppose it (Ferguson's praise) is flattering but you don't really read a lot into what goes into the papers."