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West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui has clearly spotted one weakness in particular amongst his squad. Julen Lopetegui is allegedly plotting at least six new signings this summer, and the West Ham boss obviously has one specific priority in mind. We’ve already told you how the Spaniard is being tasked with getting the Hammers back into the top six, and in order to do that, he needs to make some top-class signings this summer. One specific area of the West Ham squad that is in urgent need of addressing is the centre-back department, and Lopetegui appears intent on sorting it…
It’s set to be a summer of change at West Ham following the arrival of Julen Lopetegui as new head coach. If the Hammers faithful want to see a return to the free-flowing and attacking football of yesteryear, something that’s been sorely missing under David Moyes, then clearly there will need to be changes made to the first-team squad. However, a root and branch clear out arguably isn’t the way to go either. West Ham to sell Nayef Aguerd Certain positions will need to be looked at and judged on a case-by-case basis, with technical director, Tim Steidten’s input crucial…
Premier League teams will be “lurking in the shadows” to sign Tottenham defender Joe Rodon this summer, according to Alan Hutton. The Welshman has enjoyed an excellent season on loan with Leeds United, but it ultimately ended in disappointment as the Whites missed out on promotion to the Premier League with their playoff final defeat to Southampton. Most had expected the 26-year-old to make his move to Elland Road permanent this summer and while Fabrizio Romano (21 May) has suggested he will likely leave Spurs again, it remains to be seen if Leeds could afford such a deal. Although Hutton…
There is late night shock for West Ham as a journalist lifts the lid on a major transfer development for Tim Steidten and Julen Lopetegui. West Ham are in serious need of a big influx of signings this summer. And Hammers fans have been very impressed by the speed and efficiency of the club’s transfer planning so far. West Ham are rather refreshingly getting their transfer targets lined up very early. It has been widely reported that Tim Steidten and new head coach Julen Lopetegui are expecting to have three new arrivals ready to be unveiled when the international window…
‘Unless someone is leaving like Bowen or Kudus’ – Pundit has his say on West Ham’s link with Europa League star. English pundit Dan Bardell has had his say on West Ham’s pursuit of UEFA Europa League final man-of-the-match Ademola Lookman. Following his heroics in the Europa League final, reports emerged that the Hammers were pursuing a deal for the Atalanta forward, having identified him as a player who could fortify their squad. It was reported that the new manager of the one-time UEFA Europa Conference League champions Julen Lopetegui and the club’s director Tim Steidten had identified him as…
West Ham United are preparing to swoop in for Sevilla frontman Youssef En-Nesyri after closing in on their first deal of the summer. Technical director Tim Steidten needs to be fully convinced about the structure of a potential deal before heading to the negotiating table for En-Nesyri. West Ham United are preparing to up the ante in their pursuit of Sevilla star Youssef En-Nesyri as head coach Julen Lopetegui has set his sights on landing a new first-choice striker after closing in on his first signing since heading into the London Stadium dugout, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed. The Hammers are…
“I hope for his happiness” – Player says teammate will fulfil ‘dream’ by joining West Ham. As Fabricio Bruno waits to leave Flamengo for West Ham United this summer, the defender did not take part in last night’s match against Millionarios in the Copa Libertadores. The centre-back stayed on the bench, and even though he did not speak to the press, many of his teammates did, and were asked about the transfer. One of them is Léo Ortiz, who’s quoted by Globo Esporte. Quizzed about seeing his defensive partner leaving for West Ham, he said that move is Fabricio Bruno’s…
West Ham have responded after a worrying new claim about the FA charges against Lucas Paqueta and it’s a major boost. There’s never a dull moment at West Ham and last week proved that yet again. On the same day West Ham unveiled new head coach Julen Lopetegui, the FA officially charged Lucas Paqueta over alleged involvement in illegal betting. Most West Ham fans had made peace with the fact Paqueta was set to leave them for Man City this summer. After all Paqueta to Manchester City has been on the cards since last year. The champions had triggered Paqueta’s…
Julen Lopetegui looks set to get a £30m transfer kitty cash bonus as a West Ham auction for an unwanted star attracts two bidders. There has been intense debate, focus and criticism of West Ham’s reported transfer budget. Yesterday we reported that West Ham’s transfer budget is over £100m as the club looks to make between six to eight signings. With Lucas Paqueta set to stay as a result of the FA charges against him, the Hammers will be denied £85m to spend on players. But it does mean they don’t have to find a replacement for him in the…
Julen Lopetegui may still have a massive budget at his disposal despite not being able to sell Lucas Paqueta. When news broke that Lucas Paqueta had been charged with breaches of match fixing surrounding 4 yellow cards he received, it shocked everyone at West Ham. The Hammers were expecting the case to be dropped and, as a result, it chucked a massive spanner in the works regarding their transfer window. Everyone was expecting the Brazilian to finally secure his move to Manchester City, but now that looks almost certain to not happen. With that, the club has lost out on…