David Moyes bemused by Andy Carroll-Chelsea transfer link

David Moyes praised his side for the way they played in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Wembley in the Premier League

David Moyes insists he knows nothing about reports linking West Ham striker Andy Carroll with a move to Chelsea.

The 28-year-old rekindled his goalscoring touch with a double against West Brom on Tuesday, and The Sun newspaper claim the West Ham striker is on Chelsea's shortlist of January signings.

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But, speaking after West Ham's 1-1 draw with Tottenham, Moyes was bemused when quizzed on Carroll's potential switch to Stamford Bridge, saying: "I have no idea about that."

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A battling defensive display and Pedro Obiang's thunderbolt moved West Ham within touching distance of another Wembley victory over Spurs, following their Carabao Cup success in October.

But Heung-Min Son's equally spectacular drive six minutes from time rescued a point for Mauricio Pochettino's men.

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Victory would have lifted West Ham up to 11th in Premier League, instead, having been pegged back, Moyes' men climbed only to 15th in the table.

Image: Moyes' side earned a point at Wembley

Asked if the draw would change his January transfer plans, Moyes added: "No, it doesn't affect my thinking.

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"I've been here for seven or eight weeks, so the club should have an idea what is required as well.

Pedro Obiang scored a stunning goal at Wembley as West Ham took the lead in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League.

"The big thing is we try to make sure we get away from the bottom of the table - we don't want to fall back in.

"We need some extra players, we're quite well endowed in certain areas - upfront we've got a lot of players to choose from - but we don't have it in other areas."

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