15-6-11: West Ham have completed the signing of Abdoulaye Faye on a free transfer from Stoke City. He told the club's official website: "I am very happy to be here at West Ham - this is a great club, a big club and I cannot wait to get started here. "For me to come here was no problem. I had other offers, but I was happy to come here. "People may ask why as the team are in the Championship, but I am excited at the challenge to help get the team back to the Premier League, where I think the club belongs. "The club also has a great fan base and I am looking forward to playing for them and giving my all on the pitch."