The paper claims that...
...talks will take place between manager and player in the coming weeks with a view to thrashing out a compromise if the Hammers confirm they intend to send Carroll back to Merseyside without making an offer for his permanent signature.
...The big Geordie, who scored twice at the weekend as West Ham beat West Brom but has only five goals in 21 appearances this season, will be told there can be no sulking or disrupting the squad - only a will to work hard and earn a starting place.
If Carroll agrees to such conditions, he will be welcomed back for pre-season training - and special work designed to increase his mobility and adapt him to the demands of Rodgers' high-energy passing game.
However, there are ongoing rumours of a possible move back to Newcastle with Alan Pardew probably hoping for a cut-price deal, so let's see how this one pans out over the coming weeks.
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