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The dust has settled on Tottenham Hotspur’s season. It was a largely encouraging debut campaign for Ange Postecoglou and one that didn’t feature Harry Kane for the first time in a decade. Despite Tottenham losing such a key figure, they still managed to improve their performances, results, style of play and end-of-season finish, with Europa League football returning next season. Of course, there was the small matter of their post-season friendly with Newcastle United, which didn’t go down well with some. But now Postecoglou can look forward to the summer ahead, the transfer window re-opening and bulking up his squad.…
The Hammers are understood to be plotting a number of transfer swoops already. The Age of Moyes draws to a close. The Age of Lopetegui begins in earnest. While West Ham are still yet to formally announce Julen’s appointment in East London, the common consensus seems to be that his arrival is now inevitable, and that it will be the former Real Madrid and Spain manager who leads the Hammers into the 2024/25 campaign. Exciting times indeed. And with the 57-year-old comes the prospect of reinvigoration. By no means are West Ham a spent force, but the latter days of…
West Ham submit official £22m bid for ‘Amazing Superstar’, Arteta loves him – report. West Ham United make official £22m bid for Fenerbahce star Ferdi Kadioglu, Mikel Arteta loves him West Ham United have made an offer to sign Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu ahead of Arsenal, according to AS Marca. Writing on their official X account (22 May), the Turkish news outlet report that the Hammers have made an official bid worth £22m for the 24-year-old left-back this summer. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is said to be a “big fan” of the player and “would love to sign him” for…
West Brom make new announcement on West Ham United loanee Callum Marshall. Marshall has officially returned to West Ham United after the expiry of his loan deal, West Brom have confirmed. The Baggies announced their retained list via their official website (22 May) outlining which players will remain at The Hawthorns ahead of next season. Marshall is confirmed to be returning to the London Stadium after being sent on loan to the Championship in January. On 9 April, Albion confirmed Marshall would return to West Ham to continue his development there throughout the rest of the season. However, he would…
A really clean sweep – further departures confirmed All but two members of David Moyes’ backroom team have been dismissed following the departure of the manger. Billy McKinlay, John Heitinga, Henry Newman and Kevin Nolan have parted company with West Ham, just a matter of days after the Scot took his final game – against Manchester City last Sunday. Also departing along with Moyes and the main members of his coaching team are Technical Advisor Alan Irvine, Fitness Coach Nick Davies, Jamie Osman – the Head of Performance Analysis – and, as revealed on KUMB yesterday, Head of Recruitment Rob…
Tottenham Hotspur have generally got their transfer dealings right in recent windows. Ange Postecoglou has welcomed the likes of Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, and James Maddison into the side over the last year, and even January signing Radu Dragusin has looked good when given the chance to play. However, there have been one or two duds, with former Chelsea man Timo Werner sticking out as a winter move that didn’t really improve the side in any meaningful way That said, based on recent reports, the Lilywhites could be about to replace the German with another former Blues…
West Ham United loanee Said Benrahma flattened by Lyon fan as wild scenes caught on camera. West Ham United loanee Said Benrahma was taken out by a Lyon supporter as fans rushed the pitch after Lyon secured Europa League qualification. After two seasons away from European football, Les Gones finished sixth in Ligue 1 to ensure they will play on the continent next season. Alongside Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki, Benrahma has been a star player while on loan from the Hammers this campaign. In a hilarious piece of fan footage, the winger was wiped out by a Lyon supporter’s…
Irons Brace for New Era as Pre-Season Tour West Ham United supporters are abuzz with anticipation as the club prepares to enter a new era under manager Julen Lopetegui. The upcoming pre-season tour to the United States takes centre stage, offering a crucial opportunity for both Lopetegui and the West Ham squad. The tour to the USA presents a golden opportunity for Lopetegui to work extensively with his new team. This extended training period will be his first chance to: Assess individual players: Lopetegui will get a firsthand look at the strengths and weaknesses of each player, allowing him to…
West Ham United are making proactive moves to address their defensive weaknesses, with incoming manager Julen Lopetegui reportedly setting his sights on Crystal Palace’s young star Marc Guehi. Even before his official appointment, Lopetegui has identified the central defence as a critical area for improvement. The Hammers’ leaky defence has been a cause for concern throughout the season, and Lopetegui is determined to address this issue before the next campaign begins. Guehi, a 23-year-old England international, has emerged as a key target for Lopetegui. Guehi’s young age, combined with his experience at the international level (having earned 9 caps for…
One West Ham United midfielder may or may not be playing for us next season and beyond. Julen Lopetegui will imminently be announced as the new West Ham manager, with David Moyes heading out the door. The Spaniard is already getting plans in place for his summer transfer business, and boy does he have a lot of work to do. A main issue that Lopetegui needs to solve is the lack of competition and cover for Edson Alvarez in the middle of the park. Tomas Soucek and James Ward-Prowse both struggle in the defensive midfield role, and are better in…