There has been strong interest in Alistair Johnston from English clubs. The pursuit of West Ham is specifically mentioned. Maloney stated that nothing had really changed with Arne and Alistair Johnston. He stated that he knew there had been interest in the two of them over the last couple of days, but nothing had changed. Maloney added that the two of them are training really well, and that while it can be difficult as an individual, they had been good and had trained really hard. Johnston is on a long-term contract. Substantial pay rises can be a significant distraction. The speculation has dropped a little over the last few days but there is nothing to suggest that West Ham have dropped all interest.