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West Ham United and Aston Villa have been pursuing the same players so far this summer it seems. It was reported just last week at Aston Villa were attempting to hijack West Ham United’s move to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri. The fact that Unai Emery is sniffing around the Moroccan is a huge blow for Julen Lopetegui, considering the Villans’ financial muscle, and the fact that they’ll be competing in the Champions League next season. En-Nesyri is absolutely perfect for what Lopetegui needs at the London Stadium right now. Signing a proven centre-forward should be right at the very…
NOTTINGHAM FOREST NEAR £3.5M DEAL AS PRESIDENT ADMITS CLUB PLANNING FOR STAR’S EXIT While few would begrudge any player the opportunity to make their name under the bright lights of the Premier League, it’s the nature of how the transfer could come about which has left a sour taste in the mouths. Former Brazil international Neto – an opinionated fellow at the best of times – certainly didn’t hold back in his fiery criticism of the Nottingham Forest and West Ham United target. “To hell with this guy,,” Neto fumes. “Go to hell.” Carlos Miguel, the goalkeeper in the crosshairs…
Jeff Stelling has made a bold claim about a West Ham star replacing Man City’s £100m man amid much controversy and criticism. Club loyalties and tribalism are a big factor when it comes to debate over the England team and selections. West Ham and Manchester City share a rare strong bond. That was on show when the Hammers and Man City chanted together to goad Arsenal after Pep Guardiola’s side lifted the title in the final game of last season. Good relations between West Ham and Manchester City fans actually date back to a specific game at Upton Park back…
West Ham are believed to be in the race for the signature of Roma striker Tammy Abraham this summer, with the addition of a new centre-forward an absolute necessity It was actually claimed last month that the 26-year-old former Chelsea forward could be the man to lead the line at the London Stadium under Julen Lopetegui. Michail Antonio has been superb for the Hammers over the past nine years, but he’s just not the player he once was any more. Lopetegui simply has to sign a proven striker, if he is to oversee some genuine progress at the London Stadium…
Panic over losing player to Tottenham, with Spurs tempting him – 25-year-old’s exit will be ‘great loss’ Last week, Bild explained that Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on VfB Stuttgart’s Hiroki Ito. The Premier League side’s interest in the 25-year-old is backed up by Kicker, who say they are ‘tempting’ him. With Tottenham keen, Ito has to make a decision on his future in the summer window. The defender has been a regular since joining the German club, initially on loan in 2021, and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed. Al-Nassr tried signing the Japan international in the winter market,…
In an exciting start to the week star Luis Guilherme has touched down to sign for West Ham says a board insider. A new arrival is inbound – quite literally – at West Ham. There has been claim and counter claim about West Ham’s on-off move to sign Luis Guilherme over the last couple of weeks. On Saturday a report from Brazil claimed Guilherme was set to fly to London that day to have his Hammers medical. The teenage Brazilian ace has been released for his medical after West Ham agreed a deal with Palmeiras worth a total of around…
Julen Lopetegui is “in love with” Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia and is hoping to bring the player to West Ham United, according to AS. The newspaper has reported in its print edition [page 24, 10 June] that Bayer Leverkusen has also made an offer while remaining at Girona is an option. The Hammers’ approach is thought to represent the best economic value for Garcia, though the prospect of joining Xabi Alonso and playing in the Champions League appears to hold the most sporting sway. Will West Ham United land Aleix Garcia? West Ham, wielding the financial might of being a…
Julen Lopetegui faces a massive task at West Ham this summer if he is to bring the team back to its former glory. David Moyes’ squad were criticised throughout the 2023/24 campaign, as was his style of football, so the Spaniard will need to make several changes in the transfer market to account for that. Despite the summer transfer window yet to open, changes are already being made, with Angelo Ogbonna being released upon the expiration of his contract while Cresswell has signed a one-year extension. The defence was one of the biggest problems for Moyes last season, with Ogbonna…
West Ham United target Jota Silva is expecting an “imminent” departure from Vitoria de Guimaraes, according to A Bola. The report on 9 June states that the Hammers are following the forward “very closely” but have not yet submitted an offer for his services. Silva reportedly has a release clause in his contract worth around £17million, though West Ham are expected to make a bid of between £10m and £13m. The report adds that Silva is considered Vitoria de Guimaraes’ “Most Valuable Player”, but the Portuguese side understand this could be their final chance to land a big sum for…
I was one hour away from Chelsea transfer with a plane waiting – then I was told no. Edson Alvarez has revealed he was on the brink of joining Chelsea during his time at Ajax, only for the move to be blocked by the Dutch giants in the final hour West Ham United midfielder Edson Alvarez has revealed that he was on the brink of signing for Chelsea. The Mexican international, who made his move to West Ham from Ajax last summer in a deal worth £35million, revealed that he had a plane ready to whisk him away to sign…