Bellamy deal not done - West Ham

West Ham have confirmed that Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has agreed terms on a £7.5million move to Upton Park but denied reports that the deal has been finalised.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez had claimed that a deal for the Wales captain's transfer had been agreed as well as Djibril Cisse's switch to Marseille.

But the Hammers have issued a statement saying the move cannot go through until the a 27-year-old sorts out a "private contractual issue" with the Anfield club.

They also confirmed Bellamy has passed a medical at Upton Park.

The statement, on the club's official website, www.whufc.com:, said: "Following comments attributed to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, West Ham United would like to make it clear that Craig Bellamy has not yet completed a move to Upton Park.

"The deal has been delayed due to a private contractual issue between Craig Bellamy and Liverpool, which must be resolved before any transfer can be completed.

"The player is due to meet with Liverpool on Monday morning, and we expect to complete the transfer soon after."