Premiership - West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon believes his Wales team mate Craig Bellamy would fit in perfectly at Upton Park.

Bellamy, promoted to captain of his country following the retirement of Ryan Giggs from international football, has not made the impact in his first season at Anfield that he or Liverpool would have hoped.

It is believed that he could be offloaded by manager Rafael Benitez in order to release more money for summer transfers.

The pacey forward is wanted by Charlton manager Alan Curbishley, as well as Aston Villa, Blackburn and Newcastle.

A move to East London would see him join international team mates Danny Gabbidon and James Collins, something the Welsh pair would relish.

Gabbidon said: "He would love it at West Ham. He would be an instant fans' favourite. Craig is a quality player but what West Ham fans would love is that he never stops running, even if the team are 3-0 down.

"He is a defender's nightmare, like a terrier snapping at your heels. I have never known him give less than 100 per cent.

"Craig would be a great signing for us and would definitely improve the squad.

"The manager has a lot of money to spend and Craig is the kind of player the club are trying to attract to improve the team so we do not have any relegation troubles next season.

"We have got Dean Ashton returning after missing last season after suffering a broken ankle. Dean and Craig would make a great partnership, Dean is a tall and skilful front man while Craig is a hard-working, quick striker with great movement."