CHADWICK DEAL DONE

Last updated : 03 August 2004 By editor

He has completed his move on a free transfer to West Ham.

He was on loan at Reading previously and that is where current West Ham boss Alan Pardew first noticed him.

Pardew told the club's official website: 'I am delighted to have signed a player with great potential. Luke did well for me when I took him to Reading and I expect him to become an exciting and important part of the squad. He is certainly a player the fans will enjoy watching.'