On 23 June 2007, it was reported in French sports newspaper L'Équipe that Faubert was on the verge of a €6.5 million (£4.3 million) transfer to Rangers. On 1 July, however, he was signed by West Ham United for £6.1 million on a five-year contract. He suffered a ruptured achilles tendon during a pre-season friendly on 17 July against Czech side Sigma Olomouc, which was expected to take six months to heal.
On June 23, 2007, it was reported in French sports newspaper L'Équipe that Faubert was on the cusp of a €6.5 million transfer to Rangers. However, he was signed by West Ham United for £6.1 million under a five-year contract on July 1st. He suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during a pre-season friendly against Czech side Sigma Olomouc on July 17th, which was anticipated to take six months to recover from.