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West Ham United steal march on Leicester City as contact made to sign Jordan James. West Ham United are interested in signing Jordan James from Birmingham City as they look to beat Atalanta and Leicester City to his signature, according to The Sun. Julen Lopetegui already has an eye for the midfielder as he is said to have had him on his radar when he was manager of Wolves. Atlanta placed a bid for James in the January transfer window but now the Hammers are set to challenge them. Recently promoted side, Leicester are also said to be interested in…
Julen Lopetegui transfer plea issued amid ‘worst’ West Ham United verdict. Lopetegui chose West Ham over a number of suitors Frank McAvennie has pleaded with new West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui to “get rid” of the club’s current defenders and sign a completely new back four. The Hammers endured a poor season defensively, shipping 74 Premier League goals in the 2023/24 campaign. And McAvennie – speaking exclusively to West Ham Zone – feels the current crop of defenders are simply not good enough and need replacing this summer. “First thing he’s got to do is get rid of that…
The Godfather of Grind Eyes Management Returns With the departures of veteran managers Roy Hodgson and Claudio Ranieri, a niche has opened for an experienced hand to take on struggling clubs. David Moyes, recently separated from West Ham, appears ready to fill that void. At 61, Moyes has a wealth of experience and isn’t ready to hang up his coaching boots. His recent comments suggest he’s open to new opportunities: “I want to stay really involved in football… Do I want to stay in management? Yes, would be the answer to that.” While Moyes’ next destination remains unclear, his availability…
Kevin Nolan, former West Ham captain and first team coach over the last four years, has spoken for the first time since leaving the club after revealing that new manager Julen Lopetegui turned down the opportunity to keep him as part of the coaching setup. The club announced at the end of the season that David Moyes was leaving after his four and a half year second spell in East London, speculation about Moyes’ future and whether he would get a new deal or part ways with the club had been discussed in the media for months. Prior to Julen…
Tottenham Hotspur are set to be in for a busy summer transfer window as Ange Postecoglou is set to embark on his second season in London. Under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur finished in fifth place and barely missed out on Champions League football with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa finishing in fourth spot. It’s unclear who the club are targeting this summer but a move for a new midfielder may well be high on the agenda with the future of Danish ace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg unclear. One target that the North London club have been linked to is Englishman Conor Gallagher, who…
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly will drive technical director Tim Steidten loco as he launches a West Ham hijack. You could not get two more contrasting approaches to transfers than the methods of Chelsea chief Todd Boehly and West Ham’s Tim Steidten. It is a case of what might have been for West Ham as Boehly was linked with a Hammers takeover before his consortium bought Chelsea. While West Ham fans might have liked seeing the kind of money invested that Boehly has ploughed into Chelsea, it is how it’s been spent which has drawn criticism. Boehly has given a whole…
Lopetegui Targets Jota Silva to Fix Left Wing Woe Julen Lopetegui‘s arrival as manager signifies a clear shift in transfer strategy, with a focus on addressing weaknesses left by David Moyes. A new left winger is a top priority, and young Portuguese winger Jota Silva of Vitória de Guimarães has emerged as the prime target. West Ham‘s attacking options were severely depleted in January with the departures of Benrahma and Fornals. Moyes’ failure to find replacements left the squad thin. Lopetegui, in stark contrast, is determined to get transfers done early. This ensures new signings can participate in pre-season training…
Moyes’ Striker Curse Broken? West Ham supporters can finally exhale a sigh of relief. The days of David Moyes and his seemingly endless quest for a decent striker appear to be over. Julen Lopetegui’s arrival as manager signifies a new era, and with it, a renewed focus on finding a reliable goalscorer. Let’s not forget the Moyes era’s striker woes. Both Haller and Scamacca were brought in with high hopes, only to fizzle out spectacularly. Scamacca’s sale at a loss after a mere 10 months epitomises the frustration fans endured. The success stories of strikers at other clubs similar to…
West Ham poised for Trevoh Chalobah swoop after terms agreed – sources. West Ham and multiple Premier League rivals could revive their interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah in the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (21 May) that the Blues will accept an appropriate offer for the 24-year-old despite his dramatic recent upturn in form. Chalobah was a surprise package for Chelsea in the late stages of the 2023-24 campaign despite being seemingly surplus to requirements last summer (2023). The centre-back recovered from a serious injury in pre-season to become one of…
How West Ham United’s bold £235m starting line-up could look like next season – if latest rumours are true. We look at how West Ham could line up in 2024/25 based on their likely summer signings and departures. West Ham United are one of several sides who look likely to endure a summer of upheaval – they have a new manager in Julen Lopetegui, plenty of holes to fill in the side, and the very real chance several players leave over the course of the transfer window… or are rendered unavailable for very different reasons. The rumour mill has linked the…