Ravel Morrison looks likely to move to Queens Park Rangers on loan as West Ham run out of patience with the midfielder.
Morrison, who was an outside bet to make Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad following some outstanding early-season performances, is not in Sam Allardyce’s squad for tonight’s match against Norwich.
He moved to Upton Park from Manchester United two seasons ago and, despite suffering from a possible hernia, is wanted by Harry Redknapp to aid QPR’s promotion bid.
Allardyce said: “Ravel is still complaining about the groin problem. Listening to our medical staff there is no problem, he can carry on. Instead of gritting your teeth and getting on with it… he’s not the type.”
West Ham rejected an offer from Fulham for Morrison last month but look likely to accept £10million in the summer.
Back-to-back wins have seen the Hammers move up to 15th in the Barclays Premier League after a dismal couple of months, with Allardyce left bemoaning a fall in impact from former Manchester United youngster Morrison.
"Some come, rise to the occasion and then don't realise how far they have risen, then all of a sudden when they start realising where they have gone that can be a little bit of a problem," he added.
"You have a lot of other players that are challenging his (Morrison's) position and doing a better job than him. I'm always disappointed if no one gives me selection problems.
"I like the fact that you have to see how players deal with being left out - are they going to be professional or unprofessional about it?"
Allardyce refused to answer any further questions on Morrison at his press conference on Monday morning, with rumours surfacing shortly afterwards that Morrison was set to move away on a temporary basis.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp told Sky Sports News after his side's loss to Derby: "It's a possibility, I've been trying to ring Sam all day. I think he'd like to come and if Sam wants to loan him, we're here."
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