There are more new faces to come at Upton Park despite last week's shake-up.

A frantic day of activity on Friday saw Fulham's Andy Melville and Jon Harley arrive at the club, alongside Arsenal's young keeper Rami Shaaban.

Meanwhile Ian Pearce is set to make the return journey to Fulham, subject to a medical, following David James' departure for Manchester City.

Add in the on-off saga of Anthony Barness' abortive loan from Bolton and it added up to a new-look team for Saturday's 3-3 draw at Sheffield United - but Pardew is promising more.

"I hope to see more players coming in this week," he said. "I want to give our fans something to cheer because they haven't had that lately.

"It's difficult because when I sign players I need to know if they are any good to us in Premiership.

"People like Hayden Mullins and Marlon Harewood are young guys who can improve and perhaps become Premiership players with us," he added.

Published Monday January 19, 2004

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