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Neither Thomas Soucek nor Vladimir Coufal are strangers to yellow cards and the muck and nettles of matchday combat and the switch from domestic chores to national service has made no difference to those expectations. The West Ham duo know that the supposedly more sophisticated dynamics of international football does not lessen the need for the same rolled-up-sleeves mentality required to keep their club’s fortunes afloat. As if to prove the point, both were booked in Saturday’s 1-1 draw for the Czech Republic – or Czechia as they are known these days – against a thrillingly adventurous Georgia team making…
Edson Alvarez is hoping to be a role model as well as make history at this year’s Copa America finals after a brilliant season with West Ham. While he’s certainly not on the same level, Edson Alvarez has done a brilliant job at replacing Declan Rice. The midfield was a real area for concern when the Englishman left just a year ago, but his predecessor has been able to fulfil the majority of his defensive work as well as his leadership skills. Although it’s been a long season for the 26-year-old it’s still far from over for him as he…
Report: Enquiry made: Man United discover asking price of West Ham’s Star. Manchester United have reportedly discovered the asking price of West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez after making an enquiry for the midfielder. Alvarez joined the Hammers last summer from Ajax for a reported £34m and has since become a fans’ favourite at the London Stadium. The 26-year-old made a total of 42 appearances for West Ham across all tournaments last season, including 28 Premier League starts and six more in the Europa League. Alvarez still has four years remaining on his Hammers contract and he is expected to be…
West Ham United to sign new striker as Jon Dagur Thornsteinsson transfer update emerges. Frank McAvennie has urged West Ham to focus on signing a new centre-forward after the club were linked with OH Leuven’s Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson. According to The Sunday Mirror [16 June, page 72], the Hammers have joined the race to sign the Icelandic attacker, who scored against England in a friendly before Euro 2024 kicked off. While the 25-year-old looks to be an exciting prospect, with Leicester and Newcastle interested, the Irons have been urged to stay focused on signing a new striker. Speaking exclusively to…
West Ham United want Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Everton striker ideal for Julen Lopetegui. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has emerged as Julen Lopetegui’s “ideal candidate” to lead the line at West Ham, according to Football Transfers. A report on the outlet’s website (21 June) says the Irons have expressed an interest in signing the 27-year-old striker, while Everton face being forced to make an imminent decision on his future due to only having a year left on his contract. Losing the England international for nothing would be a “major concern” for the Toffees in light of financial difficulties at the club of late,…
A David Sullivan confidant has shared some shocking £96m West Ham sponsor news that will leave fans incredulous. West Ham are on course to announce record £360m turnover in their next set of accounts. But things could and should be even better for the Hammers it seems. Besides TV money, ticket sales and merchandise and Premier League prize cash, one potentially lucrative income stream for West Ham. By now most West Ham fans will have seen the club’s new kits leaked online. Those leaks confirmed the Hammers are set to switch sleeve sponsors from JD Sports to Quickbooks. But there…
West Ham told they’ve landed ‘extraordinary’ £25m man tipped to ‘conquer the world’. While most clubs would be disappointed to lose such a prized asset before he has even scratched the surface of his potential, the reaction to West Ham United’s £25 million has not been one of bitterness. More ‘happiness and pride’. A sense of frustration, yes, that the talented forward did not unleash the full extent of his potential at Palmeiras. But gratification from the role they played in the development of young Luis Guilherme. That West Ham United saw fit – after a brief will-they, won’t-they moment…
England’s unbalanced midfield was again a major issue during the 1-1 draw with Denmark.After the game, Southgate bizarrely claimed that England are finding it difficult to replace Phillips, whose last appearance for his country came in November 2023. However, Wright believes that there is one player in Southgate’s squad who would be able to perform effectively alongside Declan Rice in midfield. Wright has called upon Southgate to make alterations to his side ahead of England’s final group game against Serbia. Ian Wright dismissed Gareth Southgate’s claim England don’t have a replacement for Kalvin Wright believes that Crystal Palace midfielder Adam…
West Ham United have reportedly submitted their bid to sign a new forward who Hammers supporters will know all about. West Ham want more attackers after Guilherme The Hammers, new manager Julen Lopetegui and technical director Tim Steidten have made a start on their summer transfer business by bringing in teenage winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. A move was officially announced last week, but it doesn’t look as if the Brazilian will be the only attacking arrival ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Since then, there have been rumours about a move to sign Colombian striker Jhon Arias from Fluminense, with…
West Ham United want to sign Jonathan David ahead of Tottenham after exit development. West Ham United want to sign Lille star Jonathan David ahead of Tottenham, Manchester United and Aston Villa this summer, according to iNews. Writing on their website (19 June), the news outlet reports that the Canada international is available for transfer as he enters the final year of his contract and £25million is expected to be the fee the French side wants. But the Hammers would need to pip their Premier League rivals to his signature too, with United already holding talks with his representatives about…