Carroll´s future to be decided by end of next week

West Ham have expressed a desire to sign the England international, who scored seven goals in 22 appearances during his spell with them, permanently and have reportedly offered 15 million pounds for his services.

Carroll has yet to make a decision on whether or not to make the switch but with both him and Allardyce currently on holiday, the West Ham manager has insisted the 24-year-old should provide a definitive answer in the next seven days.

“We are both out of the country but most of the negotiations are done and the financial agreement between us and Liverpool is in place,” Allardyce told the Sunday People.

“It’s about communicating with Andy and his agent between in London, here in Spain where I am and Florida where Andy is.

“I’ve no real need to speak to him over his decision. I’ve spoken to him enough times so he knows what I think and it’s up to him.

“He’s back in the next few days so we should have a definitive answer by the end of next week.”