Ravel Looks Set To Leave

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has all but admitted that Ravel Morrison looks set to leave this January.

When asked about the youngsters future Big Sam was quoted as saying...   

"Well, who knows? You take each day as it comes in this window.

"This window creates a hysteria about the fact that people will tell you that somebody is going to come and get you. That could then turn your head, probably based on the money that people say you're going to make. Everybody as a human being is not all the same, some players will act and react a different way, to whatever they feel is best for them.

"I would probably think that across the country at every club there is a player unsettled because of mad January, the lunatic transfer window that creates havoc throughout the game.

"He's a young man, and a young man with not much experience, you have to give a bit of leeway for that scenario. He's not an experienced man in life, never mind in football. And inexperienced young players can react in many different ways.

"It's difficult for a manager to give advice to a young player when it comes to that because they see you probably working for the club as the manager rather than working for them."

When pressed on Fulham's bid for Morrison, Allardyce added: "That was a simple turn-down of a derisory offer, in our opinion. It's an offer that wasn't acceptable." 

What Worries me about Morrison is that I expected him to leave at some point - but not to a direct League Rival. The teams currently linked with Ravel are sides like Cardiff, Fulham and Aston Villa, with Fulham looking the most likely destination. These teams are in the same situation as us; fighting for survival. 

With Ravel's personal life being constantly questioned I would like him to show us a bit of loyalty and stay up until the end of the season. His valuation is something that will divide opinion, after-all Ravel has had some outstanding performances but ultimately their are still many unanswered questions about him. 

All it would take is a couple of good performances and his valuation would go up dramatically, being a young English talent all it takes is a good game and people will start talking about the World Cup. 

Up until now and the end of the transfer window will be a real test of Ravel's character.