West Ham confirmed on Wednesday that Andy Carroll

West Ham confirmed on Wednesday that Andy Carroll will be out for a minimum of six weeks with a badly damaged hamstring.

Andy Carroll: Injured on his West Ham debut

On Monday it was revealed Carroll's injury was so severe that a scan had to be postponed, and he would be out of action for a lengthy period.

The prognosis has now been confirmed by West Ham, who told ESPN: "Yes, sadly it is true."

Carroll might even be longer than six weeks, which means he will miss vital games for both club and country with England embarking on a series of World cup qualifiers.

Liverpool have told ESPN that they have the option to recall Andy Carroll from his West Ham loan in January.

Liverpool have told ESPN that they have the option to recall Andy Carroll from his West Ham loan in January.

Andy Carroll: Injured on his West Ham debut

It was suggested on Tuesday that West Ham have a year-long loan and could purchase Carroll at any time for £17 million on top of the £2 million they've already paid for his services.

But a Liverpool source told ESPN: "No, that is not the case. Liverpool have loaned Andy Carroll for the season, but with an option to recall him in January."

Manager Brendan Rodgers is seeking a firm commitment from the American owners that he will be able to buy a new striker in January.

Brendan Rodgers has said Andy Carroll's loan move to West Ham was dictated

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said Andy Carroll's loan move to West Ham was dictated by finance rather than the striker's ability to fit into the way he wants his team to play.

Andy Carroll: West Ham switch

Rodgers is attempting to secure late deadline day deals to bring in Clint Dempsey and Daniel Sturridge after freeing up some of his budget by allowing Carroll to move to the East Londoners for the season.

It is understood the Hammers agreed to meet the England striker's £80,000-a-week wages for the season as well as paying Liverpool a £1 million loan fee.

Brendan Rodgers has said that he refused to give Andy Carroll a guarantee of first-team football at Anfield

Brendan Rodgers has said that he refused to give Andy Carroll a guarantee of first-team football at Anfield, leading to Liverpool's record signing joining West Ham.

Brendan Rodgers could not get the best out of Carroll

The £35 million forward finalised a season-long loan deal at Upton Park, giving Rodgers 24 hours to find a replacement in attack. And the Liverpool manager called Carroll's departure "a strategic decision" that gives him room for manoeuvre in the transfer market as he looks to bolster his squad.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and Fulham's Clint Dempsey are on Rodgers' radar, while Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge has also been linked with Liverpool.

Liverpool are ready to sell Andy Carroll to West Ham United

Liverpool are ready to sell Andy Carroll to West Ham United and Charlie Adam to Stoke in a bid to finance one last push to sign Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.

Andy Carroll and Charlie Adam: For sale?

West Ham have indicated they are still interested in a last-minute deal for Carroll, even though he has made it clear he does not want to leave Anfield.

The two clubs, though, have agreed a £20 million package should the England striker be convinced to change his mind.

That deal would see West Ham take Carroll on a season-long loan initially, paying his £80,000-a-week wages in full, and then sign him permanently for £17 million if they avoid relegation.

Liverpool are prepared to accept West Ham's club-record £18 million offer for Andy Carroll

Liverpool are prepared to accept West Ham's club-record £18 million offer for Andy Carroll, but a deal has yet to be struck as the striker remains undecided about whether to leave Anfield.

GettyImagesAndy Carroll wants to fight for his place at Liverpool but may be forced out of the club

The Hammers approached Liverpool inalterable week with a bid for Dodgson, which would see an initial £2 cardinal give fee commute hands and the remaining become stipendiary to promised a perm controller close season - as want as Sam Allardyce's select are plant in the First Conference.

Allardyce believes he has a discriminating chance of structure the other Port man, who became the most costly Land player of all indication after his £35 million suggest to Anfield in January 2011, tho' any trade is subordinate on disenchanting Dodgson to change plume to London.

West Ham United have failed in a bid to sign Andy Carroll despite Liverpool accepting their £19 million offer

West Ham United have failed in a bid to sign Andy Carroll despite Liverpool accepting their £19 million offer.

PA PhotosAndy Carroll's future remains uncertain

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The Hammers had agreed a £2 million season-long loan with a stipulation that they pay £17 million at the end of the season should they retain their Premier League status.

Still, having spent weeks working on the bid and finding the resources to fund the England global's ?80,000 a week payoff, Writer has forsaken the attempt to locomote to Upton Stadium.