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Matthew Upson will only quit West Ham for Champions League club

Published 00:00 07/01/09 By By Football Spy

Matthew Upson says he will leave West Ham only for a club in the Champions League - clearing the way for a possible return to Arsenal.

Meanwhile, West Ham face competition from Spain and Germany to sign Brescia striker Savio.

The 19-year-old, born in Uganda but qualified for Germany, was signed for the Italian club by West Ham sports director Gianluca Nani.

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