Carroll said yesterday "I would consider a club that is playing in Europe this season" ... and obviously the Hammers are not!
But, let's be honest, if Liverpool tell him he is unwanted and West Ham have had their offer accepted ... what will he do?
Sam Allardyce is keen to add the England target-man to his squad he was reported to have offered £2million to take the player on loan.
That deal was also thought to include a £17m fee to make the switch permanent next summer as the Reds are reluctant to allow the man they paid £35m for last year to leave in a loan-only deal.
West Ham have moved to distance themselves from claims that a deal is in place.